Larry Beakley

Larry Beakley, 81, of Jackson passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Piggott, Ark., son of Ulmon and PollyChisolm Beakley. He and Margie Payne were united in marriage Sep. 28, 1950.

Mr. Beakley was an over-the-road truck driver and member of the Teamsters union and a lifetime member of the Union Light Church; after his retirement he was an avid veterans home supporter. He loved his community, and he never met a stranger, he only made new friends. He enjoyed his "man cave" and woodworking, as well as his coffee and breakfast at Hardee's and Huddle House.

Survivors include his wife Margie; daughters, Glenna (Richard) Norris of Saint Ann, Mo., Suzie (Robert) Lukefahr, Dena Irons and fiancé Bruce Mouser of Jackson, and Connie (Roger) Dailey of Sedgewickville, Mo.; brother, Robert Beakley of St. Louis; sister, Mary Hodges of Des Moines, Iowa; his blessed eight grandchildren; 14 wonderful great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Fred McLain of Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, Mo.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Union Light Church near Marquand, Mo., with the Rev. Donald Sander and the Rev. David McCutcheon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.