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William J. Beatty, Jr., Charter and
Eldest member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in America,
passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the Butler Memorial
Hospital. He was 99 years old.
Bill was born August 18, 1908, in Oakland Township. A Butler County
resident all of his life, he graduated with a high school degree
from Butler Senior High School. Bill enjoyed working as a farmer and
serving as a member of Agway and the Farm Bureau Board of Directors,
as well as serving as an Oakland Township Supervisor and Secretary
for 35 years.
A very dedicated family man, Bill
also helped to raise his three grandchildren: John, Joyce and Jody,
with the help of his wife Elizabeth Beatty, whom passed away in May
2002, also at the age of 99. His devotion extended to his four other
grandchildren and five great grandchildren as well.
"He was one of the most honest men I
have ever met in my life," John Beatty, Jr. said.
As a member of the Westminster
Presbyterian Church in America, Bill showed a passion for his church
and his beliefs, always welcoming visitors into his home.
Surviving are Bill's two sons: John
E. Beatty, Sr. of New Albany, Indiana and Lee V. Beatty of
Pfafftown, North Carolina; seven grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one sister
and two brothers.
The family will receive friends from
2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at Thompson-Miller
Funeral Home, Inc., where the funeral service will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 with Pastor Michael L. Harvey
officiating.
Burial will be in the North Butler
Cemetery of Oakland Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial donations be made to the Missions Fund of
Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 North Main Street,
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001. |
A Life Remembered . . .