Mr. William Billy Beasley, age 64 of Douglas, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Beasley was born November 6, 1955 to the late Preston Beasley and the late Doris Eulane Odum Beasley.
Mr. Beasley, a native of Coffee County, had been a self-employed carpenter for many years. He attended the First Baptist Church and Douglas Christian Fellowship.
Survivors include: Son, Dr. William Levi Beasley of Douglas, GA; siblings Gladys Medders and husband Lamar of Douglas, GA, Homer Beasley and wife Ada Nell of Broxton, GA, Herman Beasley and wife Janice of Douglas, GA, Tommy Beasley and wife Melcene of Broxton, GA, Marie Thompson of Douglas, GA, Jenny Adams of Douglas, GA, Peggy Williams and husband Alan of Douglas, GA, Donnie Beasley and wife Michelle of Ambrose, GA; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The graveside service and interment will be Thursday morning, April 23, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Tanner Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Spivey officiating.
Pallbearers for the service will be Donnie Beasley, Warren Brown, Van Grantham, David Lott, Stanley O’Steen and Reggie Gilliard.
The hymn “Amazing Grace” will be presented at the graveside.
Please note that due to restrictions on attendance and social distancing being placed on funeral homes by the CDC concerning COVID-19 please observe their guidelines when attending the funeral.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.