BEASON, Richard L.- WWII - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

ATTICA — Richard L. Beason, 73, a lifetime resident of rural Attica (Rocky Ford), died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 on his farm of an apparent heart attack and resulting farm accident. He was born Sept. 13, 1927 in Williamsport, Warren County, the son of G. Frank and Ethel Mitton Beason. He married Mildred “Sue” Johnson Nov. 13, 1972. She preceded in death March 22, 1997. He was a Williamsport High School graduate. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and returned home to the family farm after discharge from service. He went to work for Maurice (Kick) and Dale Beckett doing custom corn shelling. He enjoyed farming, helping people and especially loved his family. He never met a stranger. He was a member of the American Legion. He owned Harvest Valley, where famous country musicians played back in the 1960s. He enjoyed country music and his greatest enjoyment was spending time with Billy Bob and the rest of his step grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: a brother, Adrian Beason, rural Attica; four sisters, Mary Jane Kenworthy, Williamsport, Barbara (Bill) Crane, Lafayette, Maxine Campbell, Indianapolis and Susie (Art) Glaze, rural Attica; five step children, Judy (Bill) Anderson, West Villa, Glenda Johnson, Pine Village, Carol (Ozzie) Watkins, rural Attica, Max Johnson, rural Attica, and Paul (Debbie) Johnson, Pence; several step grand and step great-grandchildren; a very special buddy, step great-grandchild, Billy Bob; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Margaret Fry; two brothers, Glen and Arthur Beason; two half brothers, Lawrence and John Martin; and a half sister, Thelma Martin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday in Grady-Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. Gerald Burt officiating. Burial was in Rainsville Cemetery with full military graveside rights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warren County Community Fountain. – jlr