Mr. Roy Henry Beasley, age 97, of Raleigh NC passed away peacefully at WakeMed hospital surrounded by his family, friends, Longview Baptist Church pastor Dr. Randy McKinney and WakeMed chaplain Jesse on July 18th 2022. He was born on May 27th, 1925, in Scotland County SC. Mr. Beasley was the son of the late Cecil Oswell Junior and Mary Seals Beasley. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna and by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He retired in 1985 from State of North Carolinas DMV with 35 years of dedicated service and was a long-time member and Sunday school teacher of Longview Baptist Church in Raleigh NC. Roy was a devoted and loving husband of Mrs. Edna L. Beasley for over 69 years. He always put his family and others before himself. Roy is survived by his son Tony Craig Beasley of Raleigh NC and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Longview Baptist Church 2308 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604.
A graveside service for Roy will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612, followed by a visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.