MARSTON — Mr. Boyce “Buddy” Hugh Beachum Jr., 80, of Marston, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Jan. 31, 1941 in Anson County, son of Boyce Hugh Beachum Sr. and Beatrice Mae Beachum.
Mr. Beachum was medically retired from the U.S. Air Force, in which he proudly served, and was a Vietnam veteran. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a security guard with Waccamaw Pottery and Morrison Correctional Institute.
He attended church throughout his life, devoting his time spiritually mentoring youth. He was a Royal Ambassador teacher and also served as a deacon. He loved the Lord and served him faithfully. With the large family that he and his wife created, he instilled the value of working. During his children’s younger years, he and his wife, Barbara, served as 4H leaders. They also fostered many children throughout their lives. Being involved with his children was important to him. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Birdwatching, hunting and fishing were enjoyments to him. He and Barbara spent many days birdwatching and enjoying their coffee together.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother that raised him, Malene Ross Beachum; and two grandsons, Brandon and Michael Oxendine.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Beachum, of the home; sons, Douglas Beachum (Jeannie) of Marston, Billy Knight (Rochelle) of Buckley, Washington, Jason Beachum of Charleston, South Carolina, Joshua Beachum (Haley) of Raeford, and Larry Shane Beachum of Marston; daughter, Rachel Beachum Oxendine (James) of Marston; grandchildren, D.J., Jasmine, Billy, Savannah, Linkyn, Gabriel, Sydney, Cameron, Ashlyn, and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Chase, Corey, Emmy Lou, Sophia, Kimberly, Luke, and Colton; brother, Gerald Beachum (Lyndol) of Marston; sisters, Betty Jean Goss of Marston, Barbara McCarver of West End, and Becky Gulden (Jerry) of Wilmington.
The family will receive friends at the home, 201 Mercer St., Marston.
A memorial service will be held at the home on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 4 p.m. The service will be held outdoors and the family requests casual dress.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Beachum family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
