Kenneth Bradsher Beal Obituary
Kenneth Bradsher Beal Jr., 58 of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1966 to the late Kenneth Bradsher Beal Sr. and Ruth Murray Beal in Person County, NC. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his father and mother in-law Jacob Elmore Lester Jr and Jewel Loftis Lester. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tracy Lester Beal; his son, Christopher Milton (Jennifer) of Epsom; his daughters, Rebecca Beal of Oxford; Ashley Heintz (Matt) of Oxford and Savannah Culp (Tommy) of Oxford; nine grandchildren, Jacob, Brayden, Dylan, Daphne, Connor, Eleanor, Carter, Lucas, and Stella; sisters, Darlene Powers, Rose Watkins, Bonnie Broughton, and Susie Milton; brother, Allen Beal as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his family, playing with his grandchildren, driving truck (18 wheeler), and mowing grass. He quit school after the 6th grade to help support his family. He started NCDA at 18 years old and retired with 30 years of service; while also holding down multiple other jobs. He didn't know how to rest so he went to work at RFR Metal Fabrication for several years before going to ADUSA where he was back in the driver seat. He also loved making other people laugh and joking around.
Kenneth loved helping others and was always there when you needed him. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them all. Kenneth especially enjoyed their weekly family dinners, he never wanted to be late and had to always be on time. He will be missed tremendously by everyone who knew and loved him. Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm At Providence Baptist Church, 4603 Old North Carolina 75, Oxford, NC 27565 and will be officiated by Rev. William Wheeler. Family will receive visitors following the services in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Providence Volunteer Fire Department or Providence Baptist Church both of Oxford. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services of Louisburg.
