Eddie Beacham, 88, of East Dublin, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Beacham was born in Laurens County on October 17, 1933, to the late Cleon H. and Julia Burris Beacham. He was a proud United States veteran; serving in the Army Reserves before being drafted four months later into the Army. After returning home from service, he married his sweetheart, Ora Thomas, in 1957, and they spent fifty-nine devoted years together before her death in 2016.

Eddie was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities over the years. Some of his notable contributions to his church were serving as a Deacon, teaching Sunday School at the Cile Cook Home, and also as cemetery chairman, volunteering as a Morning Greeter, and as a member of the choir and FA Josey Sunday School Class.

Mr. Beacham retired from Forstman/J.P. Stevens and was also a farmer. He loved cutting his grass, fishing, and going to auctions. He was devoted to his church and his family and was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His infectious smile, quick wit, and laugh will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know and love him.

In addition to his parents, and wife, Mr. Beacham was preceded in death by his siblings: Juanita Downs, Margaret Hayes, Wynonna Spivey, Bertha Minton, Clayton Beacham, and Hubert Beacham; grandson, Mickey Beacham, and great-great grandson, Drake Tamaski.

Survivors include his sons, Eddie "Andy" Beacham, Jr., and his wife, Jennie, of East Dublin, and Pat Beacham and his wife, Lynn, of East Dublin; daughter, Lori Clay, and her husband, Butch, of East Dublin; five grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Fred Beacham, and his wife, Annette, of Rockledge, and Tommy Beacham and his wife, Donna, of McRae; several nieces and nephews, and his loyal furry companion, "Trouble".

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 26 ^th , at Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Matt Haywood and Rev. Jeremy Ikner will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Hall, Joe McCoy, Lowell Beacham, Michael Clay, Hunter Clay, Hayden Clay, Dylon Thompson, and Ryan Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the F.A. Josey Sunday School Class, Deacon of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Amy Corona, James and Norma Grant, Chester and Suzanne Veal, Chuck Haywood, and Alan Crow.