George ( G.W. ) Beam age 72 of Griffin passed away on November 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Irene Beam of Decatur, GA. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Beam, daughters: Donna Gray and Valerie and partner Debbie Johnson, son; Stephen Beam and his wife Kimberly and granddaughters Kayla and Katie Beam. He is also survived by his brother Tommy Beam and his wife Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service for G.W. will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. at Ward’s Fairview Chapel with Brother Tim Conort officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 4-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Those wishing may go to www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com and share your memories of G.W. with his family and sign the guest registry. Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel 770-474-1231.