Edward Beasley

Edward Lawrence Beasley, 81, of Little Rock, AR, died Monday, April 23, 2012 in Bentonville, AR. Ed was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Ed and Chris were married 59 years and resided 54 years in Little Rock. Ed was an extraordinary salesman in the furniture business for 45 years. He was employed by Haverty’s, Arkansas Furniture and Carpet Company and Brandon House

Furniture. Ed was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church and was devoted to serving others. He will always be remembered for reaching out to help others in their area of need. He had a kind heart and loving spirit. He was preceded in death by both parents, Edward Leonard and Florence “Suzie”; his wife, Christine; a brother, Max Beasley; a son-in-law, Bud Brown; and a grandson, Jarred Phillips. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Cheryl Brown of Bentonville, AR; a son Stephen E. Beasley and wife Elaine of Hearne, TX. He also leaves behind three grandsons, Barrett Brown and wife Julie of Tempe, AZ; Benton Brown and wife Megan of Fayetteville, AR; and Justin Beasley of Austin, TX. The service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Chapel at Village on the Creeks. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Memorials may be made in Ed’s memory in lieu of flowers to Hope Cancer Resources or Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village. Online condolences may be left at www.rollinsfuneral.com.