Kenneth Lee Beekman
March 11, 1940 ~ December 18, 2013
Funeral Services for Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Beekman, 73, of Ore City, will be 2 P.M., Sunday, December 22 at the Reeder-Davis Chapel of Ore City, with Brother Marion Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at the Ore City Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Ore City Funeral Home. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Saturday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Beekman was born March 11, 1940 in Hillsboro,Ohio and died December 18, 2013 in Longview, Texas. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. Kenny was a long time over the road truck driver and diesel mechanic. Over the last several years he was self employed at Longview Truck Center for Tommy Bufkin. He spent his spare time sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and spending time with his wife, children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Ann Beekman of Ore City; daughters, Theresa Lee Walker; Kimberly Ann Garcia and husband Lance; Cynthia Marie Carter and husband Mike; and Robin Renee Gilstrap all of Ore City; 11 grandchildren, Sabrina, Leah, Tiffany, Patrick, Myeisha, Tyeisha, Whitney, Kendrick, Tyler Jonathan and Ashley; 3 great-grandchildren Jaelyn, Addyson, and Cadence; brothers John Arthur and William Beekman of Ohio and son-in-law Billy Gilstrap of Ore City, and three half-brothers John, Jeff, and Rick Green. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Chester and Eva Belle Beekman, known as Dad and Mommy, who raised him; parents Glenn Beekman and Dorothy Green; brothers James (Jimmy), Glenn (Bud), Clarence, Donald (Don), Robert (Bob) and sisters Glenna (Marcy) and Rowena and two half-sisters Dorothy and Goldie Jane. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the many caregivers who took care of our loved one over the last few months as he fought a courageous battle with cancer. We would like to give a special thank you to Good Shepherd Medical Center, E100 and Dr. Charles Randy Martin, your kindness and compassion was truly appreciated.
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My sympathies to Mr. Kenneths family and friends: Ecclesiastes 3:12 remind us that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do good during ones life. Celebrate a life well lived and find comfort and abundant guidance in Gods Word to us the Bible.
All my love and deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Kenny & Margaret have always been very dear to my heart. Kenny was there for my children when they lost their Father and I am forever grateful for his act of compassion. Go rest high upon that mountain Kenny, your work here is through.
To the Beekman family,I read with sadness of the loss of Kenny. Please know you have my deepest condolences. Although there are no words that can take away the pain that is felt over your loss, remember nothing, not even death, can take away the special memories youve shared together. May the sadness that you feel be comforted by your many cherished memories and the warmth of family and friends. Please remember that you can always lean on your Heavenly Father for support. He is a comforter of all those who mourn. In His Word the Bible, He tells us to throw all our anxiety upon Him, because He cares for us, 1Peter 5:7. Isaiah 41:10. He also tells us of a brighter future when our loved ones will awake from their restful sleep to enjoy life in paradise. John 11:11; John 6:40; Revelation 21:3, 4. Many are finding solace in this promise. I pray that you will also. Heartfelt prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May you find comfort in your many memories. God Bless you all.