Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late William Otis and Margaret Elsie Motes Beasley and father of the late Allison Beasley Wilson.  He was a member of Donald’s Baptist Church and attended Whitefield Baptist Church.  He was self employed and the owner of Beasley’s Ground Maintenance and Contracting and was a veteran of the Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Williamston Masonic Lodge #24 A.F.M.  He loved fishing, hunting and NASCAR and was known as “turtle-man” and made the best turtle stew in the upstate.

He is survived by a special friend, Ann Stroud of Williamston; one brother, W. Jerry Beasley of Donalds; three sisters, Diane Beasley Shaw and husband Bob, and Mary Beasley Crenshaw, all of Donalds, and Nancy Beasley Bratcher and husband Horace of Belton.  Affectionately known as “Daddy” to Ricky and Cindy Heatherly and Boyce Stroud, and as “Grandfather” to Taylor and Caitlyn Heatherly and Brett Stroud; two nephews, Robert and Steven Bratcher; and two faithful employees, Josh Ashley and Kevin Shaw.  

Funeral Services will be held at 2PM Wednesday at Pruitt Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Fuller, Rev. Bob Clardy and Rev. Jason Sturkie officiating.  Burial to follow in Donald’s Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2PM prior to the service. 

The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Whitefield Baptist Church, 207 Mitchell Road, Belton SC  29627 or Donald’s Baptist Church, P.O. Box 91, Donald’s SC  29638.  Online condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com