Richard Beaman, 84, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Burleson, TX. He was born on June 6, 1939, in Houston, TX, to parents John Beaman and Louise Caskey. He married his sweetheart of 66 years, Barbara Rucker on October 21, 1957, and had three children.
Richard was best known for his love for God, for his family and for fishing. He was also a master of cooking, BBQ and storytelling, keeping you riveted in his tales until the very end! He was humorous, loved to poke fun, and always had a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. He had many hobbies such woodworking, gardening, bee keeping and hunting but was most passionate about restoring vintage antique radios. His craftsmanship with radios was unmatched. Richard will be remembered most for his devotion to his wife, Barbara and to his family.
Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara Beaman; Sons-Lee Beaman, Curtis Beaman, and Carl Beaman. His sister, Martha Bennett and his brother, James Beaman. His greatest joys: 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial donations can be made in Richard's name to the following organizations:
- Samaritans Purse International Relief: https://samaritanspurse.org/
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/
- Mercy Ships: https://www.mercyships.org/