The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Dec. 17, 2007
GARY LEWIS BEASLEY
Gary Lewis Beasley, 55, of North Garden, died Thursday, December 13,
2007, at his home. Born December 21, 1951, in Charlottesville, he was
the son of Charlotte Morris Beasley and the late Leslie W. Beasley. In
addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Sharon L.
Beasley; two sons, Christopher Beasley and his wife, Sherri Hunter,
and Robert Beasley and his wife, Shannon; two sisters, Ann Sandridge
and her husband, David, and Lori Beasley; one brother, Timothy Beasley
and his wife, Rhonda, and two grandchildren, Claire and Elise Beasley.
He also leaves dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews
with fond memories of him. After decades working in the water and
sewer industry, Gary redirected his interests and received a Masters
in Education from the University of Virginia Curry School of
Education. Gary's favorite activities included music, spending time
with his family, dancing with his lovely wife, guiding their two sons
into fine young men, and playing with their two grandchildren. Gary
was an accomplished musician and recently used his talents to provide
therapeutic music to hospital patients. Gary was the leader of his
extended family, always providing support to his mother, siblings, and
close relatives. His warm and welcoming manner provided the base
around which family gatherings grew and revolved. A memorial service
will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at Wesley
Memorial UTted Methodist Church, 1901 Thomson Road, across from
Memorial Gym. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate
donations in Gary's name to the following organizations: UVA Health
System Arts Program, P.O. Box 800544, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
please write Music/Beasley in the memo line; North Garden Volunteer
Fire Company, P.O. Box 33, North Garden, VA 22959. Friends may sign
the guest register at www.teaguefuneralhome.com

Obituary submitted by Tim Beasley