James Beal Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Beal of Bear Creek, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernie Beal and Ruth Yow Beal. He is survived by: his son Cliff Beal (Cheri) of Texarkana, TX; his sister Gayle Hughes (Dallas) of Newport, TN; his grandchildren, Halie Shipley (Nathan) of New Boston, TX, Madison Basso (Tony) of New Boston, TX, Trevor Beal of New Boston, TX and Kutter Keys of New Boston, TX; his great grandchild Jovie Kate Shipley of New Boston, TX; his niece Sabrina Beal Oates of Bear Creek; and his caregivers, Jay, Gail Matthews and Carthage.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prancing Horse for Therapeutic Horsemanship, P.O. Box 327, Southern Pines, NC 28388 or Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207.
