James “Jim” Bean, of Arlington passed away Monday August 5, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1930 in Houston, Texas. Jim served in the Air Force as a Draftsman. However, he mostly played baseball while in the Air Force. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim was the first engineer at Menasco of Fort Worth. He was soon promoted to Vice President and General Manager. He was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Ann Bean. Survived by his children; Sally Cates, Janie Summers her husband Tom, Steve Bean his wife Trish, Tim Bean his wife Debbie and Mary Ann Smith her husband Paul; Nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington or the charity of your choice.
Funeral Service will be Thursday August 8, 2019 2pm at Moore Funeral Home Arlington Texas