Wiley Nelson Beam Sr. age 95 of Russellville, passed away February 14, 2023.
A resident of Franklin County, Wiley served the country he loved in the US Navy at the end of WWII. He was a thirty-second degree Mason with Russellville Masonic Lodge #371 where he served as Grand Master during his time there. He served the Shriners for over fifty years. He was a retired crane operator with Heckett Engineers in Hammond, Indiana. After his retirement, he returned to the place he loved, Sweet Home Alabama.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
Mr. Beam is survived by his wife of 72 wonderful years, Doris Beam, son, Richard Beam; daughter Lisa Williams (Doug); sister, Frances McCann; grandchildren, Justin, Lindsey, Megan; five great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wiley Nelson Beam Jr., parents, Elmer and Beulah Beam.
A Masonic Entombment Service will be held at Franklin Memory Gardens Mausoleum on Friday,
February 17,2023 at 11:00 AM. Masonic Brothers will serve as pallbearers.
Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville assisted the family.
