Thomas Beasley, Jr.
1936-2018
Thomas Beasley, Jr. 81 of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on March 19, 2018 in Oklahoma City. Thomas was born on April 11, 1936 to Reuben and Birthel Beasley in Troup, Oklahoma. On June 30, 1955 Thomas married Alene Hudson and was with her until her passing in 2003. For 33 years Thomas worked as an Electronics Technician for Seagate and served in the United States Air Force for 13 years. He was a member of the Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society and the American Legion. His many hobbies included woodworking, writing, reading & family.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Alene Beasley, parents, Reuben & Birthel Beasley, and sister, Connie Schwabenland. He is survived by his children, Jamie and husband Kevin Bartley, Marci Winningham, Joel and wife Linda Beasley, all of Edmond, OK, grandchildren, Tara and Andy Heitz, Lynsie Herrold, Dan Nolop and Jill Gelvin, Zachary Nolop, Ryan and Caitie Nolop, Jillian Bartley, great-grandchildren, Truman Heitz, Faye Heitz, Zeppelin Nolop, siblings, Bob Beasley and wife Connie, Cleve Beasley, Brenda Swanson and husband Max and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The City Rescue Mission 800 W. California Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106.
Our Uncle Tommy will be missed SO very much…he had the biggest Heart…We Love you Tommy..??????
Yes he will be Sister!! Many tears will be shed for him but those of faith in Jesus Christ will rejoice with him again one day. Forever!!!❤❤❤❤
AMEN..??????????
What I know in my head and what I feel in my heart don’t want to synchronize today. Tom was my beloved older brother and the void his death creates will never be filled. He leaves behind a wealth of advice, love, laughter and his many, many stories. This poem titled “Death is Nothing at All” by Canon Henry Scott Holland will help me in the weeks and months ahead as I adjust to Tom’s passing. A portion of the poem says:
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
And whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Mr. Tom was a joy to work with. He loved the kids at Ida Freeman. My heart goes out to Joel and Linda. He will be missed.
Rest in peace our friend. Enjoy your walk with God.