Obituary of Jim Beals

Coffeyville - Jm Beals, 74, of Coffeyville passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He was born October 24, 1937 at Drumright, OK to James F. and Ethel (Hayden) Beals. He spent his early childhood and began school at Drumright until his family moved to Neodesha, KS where he grew up and completed his education graduating from Neodesha High School in 1955. On March 19, 1961 he married Dorothy Sexton at Neodesha. Following their marriage they made their home in Neodesha until moving to Coffeyville in 1964. Jim was employed at Funk Mfg. Co. now Coffeyville John Deere Works in Production Control after retiring in the early 1990's he worked for Stephens Vending and Dixon Ind. In Coffeyville. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville where he served as a Trustee for many years, Keystone Masonic Lodge, #102 A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Mason, Coffeyville Lions Club serving as President and Treasurer, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and worked with the Girl Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters, Jennifer McDaniel of Paola, KS, and Sonya Crosby of Ottumwa, IA; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville with Rev. Ray Newman officiating. Following Jim's wishes after the service cremation will take place. Friends may call on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, or Coffeyville Salvation Army Auxiliary; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.