He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in France, Normandy and Rhineland, and he received several medals and citations , among them three Bronze Stars for WDGO 33-40, and a good conduct medal. After his departure from the military he returned to the Waynesville area to make his home.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and talking about with his many friends.
He is survived by his father, mother, and his wife Beulah, one son: Tommy G. Beals of Buckhorn; two daughters: Wanda Sue Pitcock, and Kathryn Johnson both of California; two brothers: Sam Beals of Indiana; and Bill Beals of Oregon; four sisters: Lula Bowling and Marie Rayl of Buckhorn; Gertrude Bartz of Turkey Ridge; and Lucy Fletcher of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father [sic]; one brother: Jim; one sister: Doris Baney; and one daughter: Geneva.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 14, 1984 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Martin officiating under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
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