Andy, or “Lucky” as he was known by his closest friends, was born on September 8, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas to Andrew Sr. and Dorothy Beech. Andy grew up on the west side of Fort Worth where he attended Thomas Place School, South Hi Mount Elementary, and Stripling Middle School. He was most proud of being a member of the Arlington Heights High School class of 1961. After graduating from high school, Andy began his career in sales working in various industries, but he found his true calling as a field sales consultant for over forty years in the dental distribution industry with companies such as Patterson Dental, Inglis Dental, J.B. Dental, Sullivan Dental, and Henry Schein Dental where he retired in 2019.
In 1967, Andy married Judy Shepherd, and they later had a son, Scott, and daughter, Kristi, who they both adored. In 1987, Andy married his devoted wife Stella Louck Beech, who lovingly cared for him until his death.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one grandchild.
Survivors include his wife, Stella Louck Beech of Fort Worth, Texas; children, Scott Beech and wife Krista of North Richland Hills, Texas, Kristi Beech Sosa and husband Rod of Southlake, Texas, Greg Holloway and wife Cindy of Aledo, Texas, Troy Holloway and wife Rhonda of Granbury, Texas; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends.
A visitation for Andrew will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76112, followed by a funeral service at11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shannonrosehill.com for the Beech family.
