Keith Edward “Beas” Beasley was born on June 10, 1966 in Sweet Home Alabama (Birmingham) to Ramona Gunter Beasley and Dewey Edward Beasley. Keith grew up in Fulton where he was known to his best friends as “Beas”. He would always greet everyone with a huge smile and a “Hey Buddy”! He never met a stranger and was always helping someone any way he could. Keith was a member of the Fulton Church of Christ. From the time Keith was 14, he drove a truck with his dad. During his driving career, Keith enjoyed long hauls with many of Fulton’s finest drivers. One might say “He’s been everywhere”. Keith was known to his driving friends as “Grease Monkey”. He was a wonderful storyteller and would always have everyone laughing. Keith was known as many things, perhaps the best was “Trailer Driver”. He could back an 18-wheeler into any space even when there were just a few inches left on the sides. Keith’s career ended when he became disabled after many years of “Keeping America Running”. In the last several years, he has been a caregiver to his mother; taking care of his girls; and loving his dogs very much. Victor, Tas, Katy, and Ollie were his constant companions.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Senter Funeral Home with Ministers Greg Beasley, Brian Bridges, Josh Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Senter Funeral Home. Burial will be at Harden’s Chapel Cemetery.
Keith leaves behind two daughters, Jessica Hopson (David) and April Ford Beasley (Alex West): mother, Ramona Beasley; sister, Kelly Taylor; former wife and lifelong friend, Laura Summerford; two nephews, Ira Taylor (Mallory) and Josh Taylor; Great Niece, Remi Kate Taylor; Special Aunt, Tammy Timms and a host of friends and relatives.
Pallbearers will be Malone Wren, Greg Gann, Rodney Yielding, Randy Wooldridge, Kerry Beasley, and Mitch Nabors. Honorary Pallbearers are Ira Taylor, Josh Taylor, Ronnie Timms, Javon Blackmon, TJ Hardin, and Les Hardin.
