Gale Bernard Beasley, 61, of 48 Finley Court, Clayton died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill.
The funeral service is 12:00 p. m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at New Bern Eastern M. B. Association 885 Hwy 306 N, Grantsboro. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, Arapahoe.
He was a 1972 graduate of Pamlico High School, retiree of the U. S. Army with 21 years of service. He held membership at New Generation Fellowship Church, Clayton.
He is survived by his wife, Retha Johnson Beasley of the home; one son, MiGale S. Beasley of Danville, IL; one daughter, Juanyetta L. Beasley of Morrisville, NC; one grandchild; two brothers, Charles Beasley of Virginia and Dale Beasley of Oriental; two sisters, Doris Collins of Arapahoe and Phyllis Beasley of Conn.
I work at Smithfield - Clinton as a billing clerk, and Mr. Gale would always start something and make me laugh. We will miss him! So sorry for your loss, and I will continue to pray for the Beasley family.
DEAR BEASLEY FAMILY YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS..MY NAME IS BILLY, BUT THAT NAME MAY MEAN VERY LITTLE TO MOST, BUT I WAS TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN GALE.AND THATS SOMETHING I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE..GALE AND I WORKED TOGETHER. ALMOST TWO YEARS, AND IN THAT TIME WE TALKED EVERYDAY at WORK SOMETIMES 4 TO 5 TIMES A DAY. THERE WAS TWO THINGS GALE WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT.ONE WAS POLITICS, AND THE OTHER WAS HIS FAMILY, AND THE FAMILY DOG DOMINO GALE WOULD ALWAYS SAY 'BILLY THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAMILY'. HE LOVED YOU ALL. TO ME HE WAS A FATHER FIGURE, A UNCLE, A BIG BROTHER, AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAT HE WAS MY FRIEND.GALE HAD A SAYING EVERY MORNING WHEN WE GOT OFF THAT I WOULD NOW LIKE TO SAY BACK TO HIM...'ALRIGHT HERO'. I WILL MISS MY FRIEND.
WAS HIS FAMILY. HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME. BILLY THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAMILY. THAN I don't have to tell you all that, but he
My heart pours out to you Retha and your family. I have known you all my life, but it was a pleasure to know Bernard. Never forget how I had to go on dates with you both, Lol... Boy those was the good days. Precious memories I will always hold dear to my heart. With love, your cousin Murlane and Thomas Jones
Retha and the entire Beasley family, we are so sorry for your loss. It is times like these that we need Jesus very close. We pray your strength in the Lord. Bernard was not only my classmate, but we grew up together in the great big city of Arapahoe. We will continue to pray your strength in the Lord. May God Bless You Real Good. The McMillan Family
Ritha, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The song,Walk with me Lord Walk with me have been with me for a few days, I ask that our Father continue to walk with you and keep you.
To the Beasley Family, we are so sorry to hear of the lost of Mr. Gale. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers, . May God continue to comfort and keep you all in perfect peace during this time.
It is with heavy heart and sincere sympathy that we, the Badger family, offer our prayers and condolences in the loss of your beloved Bernard. May the grace of God, your faith, and the prayers of family and friends, help sustain you during this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
To the Family: I am a friend and coworker of Antonia Johnson, the decedent's niece. I would like to express to her, and all of you my sympathy. I extend my love and prayers for you comfort. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold your family even closer during this difficult time.
Retha and family.. My heart goes out to you .. I know that God has you in his hands in your time of need and always.. My prayers always..
My heart and prayers go out to Gale Beasley family he was a good man and he will be missed I am a part of the CR England family Trucker ( William Hooper driver ) when I saw Mr.Beasley he and I would talk... will miss him. I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen his family... God blessings upon this family .
PS Mr.William Hooper and Family
Sorry so to hear of his passing. I will continue to pray for your family!! Thank u for always making me smile at work! U will be greatly missed.
DEAR BEASLEY FAMILY YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS..MY NAME IS BILLY, BUT THAT NAME MAY MEAN VERY LITTLE TO MOST, BUT I WAS TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN GALE.AND THATS SOMETHING I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE..GALE AND I WORKED TOGETHER. ALMOST TWO YEARS, AND IN THAT TIME WE TALKED EVERYDAY at WORK SOMETIMES 4 TO 5 TIMES A DAY. THERE WAS TWO THINGS GALE WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT.ONE WAS POLITICS, AND THE OTHER WAS HIS FAMILY, AND THE FAMILY DOG DOMINO GALE WOULD ALWAYS SAY 'BILLY THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAMILY'. HE LOVED YOU ALL. TO ME HE WAS A FATHER FIGURE, A UNCLE, A BIG BROTHER, AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAT HE WAS MY FRIEND.GALE HAD A SAYING EVERY MORNING WHEN WE GOT OFF THAT I WOULD NOW LIKE TO SAY BACK TO HIM...'ALRIGHT HERO'. I WILL MISS MY FRIEND.
WAS HIS FAMILY. HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME. BILLY THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAMILY. THAN I don't have to tell you all that, but he
Gale brought a smile to my face each and every time he walked into the gym. I will miss his laughter and kind words. My prayers are with your family. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
We are saddened by the death of your loved one. We are only a telephone call away if needed. Bishop, Moderator Melvin & Lady Lou WALKER
Retha, Juanyetta, and MiGale, my heart is sadden to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I pray that God gives you comfort, love, and strength in this difficult time. God will always have his loving arms around you. If you need anything I am just a call away, Peace Be Still. Love you Diane Morrison
Our sincere condolences to you & your families - (Johnson/Beasley) for your loss. May God give you peace that will surpass all understandings.
With love & sympathy, Darlene Roberson & Family, Classmate of the Deceased
Retha, My family and I are so loss for words to hear about the tragic loss of your husband. Know that we are thinking about you and your family. May God give you strength and you are in our prayer. Love you
To the Beasley family and my dear cousin ,R.Mae I am so sorry for your lost, your husband was a warm and loving person always with a smile on his face. I ask god to bless you one and all ,in Jesus name Amen. love you!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Beasley, Forbes and Walston families.
My heart goes out to the family. This was a good man and I am hurt. May he rest in peace and may God bring comfort to his family.
Ms. Johnson, My condolence to you and your family on the passing of your uncle. I pray that God may comfort your hearts now and in the days to come.
Your coworker at WCPS
Juanyetta I learned of your loss this weekend. I am so very very sorry. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you or your family please let me know. 'your NICU family' Debra Muskovin
Juanyetta, I learned of your loss this weekend. I am so very very sorry. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you or your family please let me know. 'your NICU family' Debra Muskovin
Retha, I have missed you'll very much. Beasley came to my mind just a few minutes ago n research n found the bad news of over 2 years ago. You have myself n my family Deepest Sympthy. My thought R with U n the Family. May GOD be with U all forever.
We are praying for all of you family!
To Aunt Retha, Juanyetta, MiGale, and the Beasley Family,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences of the loss of our love one. Uncle Bernard was a strong but loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and brother-in-law who was adored by all. His mere present commanded strength and respect, shadowed by love and compassion. In his unexpected passing, we know there is an overwhelming feeling of emptiness, however, we are certain that the strength of the love that the family share for Uncle Bernard and each other will console you during this very difficult time. May that love forever honor his loving memory as you and the family cherish those special moments shared with him. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted, Mathew 5:4. We pray the outpouring of love and support that you have received since Uncle Bernards passing serve as a lasting reminder to you and the family of how much he was loved. There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. ~Gandhi
With love and sympathy,
On behalf of the Nieces and Nephews
Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again. ( Class of 1975)
To Beasley Family,
I did not know Mr. Beasley. However, I seen the news coverage. My heart is sadden. But, I know that he is resting in God's arms. Please accept my condolences. I will continue to keep the family in prayer. God bless you and may He watch over you all.
Special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Juanyetta,
I just heard. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Olivia Jackson
To Reha & Beasley family you all have my deepest sympathy, I am sorry for your lost.but God he there for you all class of 1972 ( Nan Beasley ) Connie & Nan Beasley Marble N C
Reatha (Bernard),Migale, Juanyetta, Just a little talk witness God, today goes beyond whatsoever for your help 'stands' family . Prayerfully Status, Ms. Prophetess Apostle 'Authority' Bishop Veronica Jones Tate, Bishop Noel Jones and family.
Sending prayers to the family. I consider Gale one of my closest friends, and truly enjoyed the times we shared. He will be missed. May God comfort you all during this time.
Words is not enough to express the loss of my best friend that God sent to me and my wife. Beasley was my best friend that I will remember for as long as I live. The time we had together are memories that only happen once in life. Just as the bible say a friend sticks closer than a brother and Johnboy were my best friend. A part of me have emptied because I don't have my friend to call and discuss things with. I thank God that he allowed us to meet and become blood brothers. I will miss him until it's my time. We never forgot to tell each that love each other.
To the family: I was a security guard at the Smithfield plant in Wilson. Gale was a frequent visitor. I can truly say and I told him on many occasions that just seeing him gladdened my heart. He was one of a kind and I am saddened by his passing. My condolences to the family. I know he will be missed but remembered in our hearts.
To the Beasley Family, God is too wise to make a mistake! You are in our prayers and may God keep you in perfect peace. Look to the hills which cometh your help, your help comes from the Lord. Love You!
You are in my prayers
The thoughts and prayers of my family and church are with you. My husband and I were on the way to church and were some of the first ones on the scene of Mr. Beasley's wreck. We have been praying for him and his family since . Very sorrowful to hear of his passing but we are praying the God of all comfort be with his family during this time. Much prayers for your family.
Praying for you and your family.
On behalf of US Security Associate and it's officers we send our thoughts and prayers to the Beasley family.Beasley was well respected and loved by our officers
Juanyetta,
I just heard the news. My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray God gives you all comfort and a calming peace during this time.
Keidra Brown
TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST SYMPTHY,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST SYMPTHY,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST SYMPTHY,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST SYMPTHY,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST SYMPTHY,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Retha words can not express my sympathy for you and your family. You are in my continued prayer. Just remember 'He has proved to be our refuge and strengthespecially in times of distress!' (Ps. 46:1) Keep looking to God he will see you through. Love You!
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a great man. I'm praying for you and your family during this time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love you all
To the Beasley family, I send my condolences to your family in this time of need. May God give you the strength to endure the days to come. Walk in faith my friend and RIP Mr. Beasley!
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