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James Richard Beckham

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James Richard Beckham

Birth
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Death
7 Jan 2024 (aged 80)
New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA
Burial
New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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James Richard Beckham, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1943 in Lexington, Kentucky to Henry and Lottie (Reynolds) Beckham.

He enjoyed farming and was the former owner of Silo Conversion. Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR and current member of Greater Faith Church.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Sid Beckham, Loretta Wainscott and Edna Palmer.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Twilla (Fitzgerald) Beckham; children, Dedie Cooley (Bret), Shannon Beckham (Patty Hansel); brother, Dave Beckham; grandchildren, Morgan Thompson (David), Cherish Cooley, Hunter Cooley; and great-grandchildren, Skyler Dean and Everhett James.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with his funeral service taking place at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
James Richard Beckham, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1943 in Lexington, Kentucky to Henry and Lottie (Reynolds) Beckham.

He enjoyed farming and was the former owner of Silo Conversion. Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR and current member of Greater Faith Church.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Sid Beckham, Loretta Wainscott and Edna Palmer.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Twilla (Fitzgerald) Beckham; children, Dedie Cooley (Bret), Shannon Beckham (Patty Hansel); brother, Dave Beckham; grandchildren, Morgan Thompson (David), Cherish Cooley, Hunter Cooley; and great-grandchildren, Skyler Dean and Everhett James.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with his funeral service taking place at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.


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