Mr. Beam was born on March 14, 1924 in Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kemp and Ira Hoyle Beam, a son, Randy 'Buck' Beam, and a brother, Jack H. Beam. He retired after working 29 1/2 years as a mechanic with Carolina Freight Carriers. Mr. Beam was a WWII Navy Veteran and served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jean C. Beam of the home; two sons, Ronald and Todd Beam of Cherryville, NC; one daughter, Shasta Steele of Cherryville, NC; one brother, Bobby Beam of Lincolnton, NC; one sister, W. Merlene Carpenter of Lincolnton; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 2741 Hwy 274, Cherryville, NC 28021, or the charity of one's choice.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Thursday, December 17, 2009
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
about Rayford Alvin Beam Name: Rayford Alvin Beam
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Married
Father's Last Name: Beam
Age: 80 Years
Date of Birth: 14 Mar 1924
Birth County: Lincoln
Residence City: Other
Residence County: Lincoln
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28021
Education: 11th grade
Date of Death: 12 Jul 2004
Death City: Other
Death County: Lincoln
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Residence
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 15 Jul 2004
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Mr. Beam was born on March 14, 1924 in Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kemp and Ira Hoyle Beam, a son, Randy 'Buck' Beam, and a brother, Jack H. Beam. He retired after working 29 1/2 years as a mechanic with Carolina Freight Carriers. Mr. Beam was a WWII Navy Veteran and served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jean C. Beam of the home; two sons, Ronald and Todd Beam of Cherryville, NC; one daughter, Shasta Steele of Cherryville, NC; one brother, Bobby Beam of Lincolnton, NC; one sister, W. Merlene Carpenter of Lincolnton; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 2741 Hwy 274, Cherryville, NC 28021, or the charity of one's choice.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Thursday, December 17, 2009
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
about Rayford Alvin Beam Name: Rayford Alvin Beam
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Married
Father's Last Name: Beam
Age: 80 Years
Date of Birth: 14 Mar 1924
Birth County: Lincoln
Residence City: Other
Residence County: Lincoln
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28021
Education: 11th grade
Date of Death: 12 Jul 2004
Death City: Other
Death County: Lincoln
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Residence
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 15 Jul 2004
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
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