Warren Eugene (Gene) Beasley

On the Monday, December 2, 2013, our most beloved husband and father Warren Eugene (Gene) Beasley was welcomed into the arms of his precious Savior. Warren was born on February 10, 1921 to Andrew Stephen and Elnora Beasley of Little Rock. He graduated from Little Rock High School and married his childhood sweetheart, Luella in 1943. He proudly served his County in the United States Navy in both the 2nd World War and the Korean War. He retired from the Naval Reserve in 1979 after 37 years. After his many years of service in the Navy, he continued to help our military veterans by working at the VA Hospital until he retired. Warren was a lifelong member of Highland Valley Methodist Church, as were his parents. To his family and all who knew him, he was a gentle man and a gentleman. He will be so greatly missed, he was truly our treasure. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Luella. His son, Alan D. Beasley (Laura), his daughters, Annette Rhodes (Myron), Karen Goodson (Grady) and Lisa Dabous; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Leonard Beasley; sisters Katherine Gardner and Carolyn Taegel and granddaughter, Mary Katherine Worrell. The family would especially like to thank the nurses and staff at Arkansas Hospice, for their compassionate support. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2013, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.