Gerald Beasley

Gerald Edward Beasley, known to his family and friends as Jerry, passed away at home on March 1st, 2025.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 24th, 1955, he attended West High School before joining the U.S. Army in 1973 where he was trained as a mechanic. Having worked on vehicles for over forty years, he retired in 2024.

Being the youngest of eleven children, Jerry was incredibly amicable and diplomatic, and navigated the complicated world of a large family with grace and humor. Jerry was known for his quick wit and sly sense of humor. His generous nature touched the lives of those around him, as he selflessly offered a helping hand to anyone in need. He would frequently offer a non-judgmental and sympathetic ear, although not without adding some amusing wisdom.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Having lived the majority of his life on the Hilltop, he was a firm believer in keeping a clean community and could be consistently found cleaning up litter in the area.

Jerry is survived by his daughter Emma (Ezekial Carl) Beasley, sister, CarolAnne Beasley; brothers, Earl Raymond Beasley, John Beasley and Mike Beasley, former spouse Mary (Collins) Beasley and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Doralee Wendel, Janet Fuller, Jean Caldwell, and Debbie Winck; and brothers, Jimmy Beasley and Larry Beasley.

His Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 29th 11am at the Holton Park Shelter House. A Litter Cleanup in his honor will be held at Holton Park from 10am – 1pm.

Arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.

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