Bill Beavers, 95, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born April 17, 1928, in Lawrence County, to Emery W. and Ila S. (Deckard) Beavers. He married June Burgess at the Avoca Baptist Church in Avoca, IN on June 24, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2018.Bill retired in 1990 as a serviceman for PSI Energy of Bedford. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and past assistant-leader of Boy Scout Troop #35. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved his woodworking projects, watching Purdue, IU, and Colts games, and keeping his lawn well groomed. Surviving to cherish Bills memory is his son, Greg Beavers of Bloomington; two daughters, Tami (Jody) Clampitt of Heltonville and Tracy Blyeth of Bedford; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) McLeod of Phoenixville, PA, Joseph (Serena) Clampitt of Bedford, Josten (Casey) Fish of Bloomington, IN, Addison Blyeth of Denver, CO and Joshua Clampitt of Heltonville, IN. Six great-grandchildren: Paige, Finn and Zoey McLeod and Rowan, Avie and Lachlan Fish; and several cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and one brother, Larry D. Beavers.Funeral services for Bill will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Bedford with Pastor Jeff Hudelson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery with military rites accorded graveside by American Legion Gillen Post #33. Visitation will be from 10:00am to the service time on Monday, also at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Matthew 11:28 Project in care of Mount Pleasant Christian Church. This is a ministry that builds beds for children in need. Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
Cemetery
Mt. Pleasant Christian Cemetery
2394 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Bedford IN 47421
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Visitation
Monday, November 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church
2394 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Bedford IN 47421
US
Funeral Services
Monday, November 6, 2023
1:00 PM -
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church
2394 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Bedford IN 47421
US
Funeral Home
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN - 47421
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(812) 275-4433