Walter Beale III Obituary Walter (Billy) Beale III July 5, 1930 － February 17, 2014 Franklin － Walter (Billy) Beale III of Franklin passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born in Southampton County to the late Walter Matthews and Elsie Hart Beale on July 5, 1930. He was also predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Rebecca DeJarnette Beale. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed his garden and sharing the harvest with friends and neighbors. He was also a long time director for Southampton County Farm Bureau and a charter member of the Forks of the River Ruritan Club. He was a member and a past Master of the Franklin Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Virginia National Guard. Billy was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, (chairman for more than 24 years) and a Deacon. He was the Sunday School Director for thirty-seven years and served on various committees. Survivors include his children: Mike Beale and wife Shirley of Smithfield, Kathy Beale of Charlottesville, and Tricia Milteer and husband Paul of Cincinnati, Ohio. Also, a grandson, Thomas Milteer of Washington, D. C. and a step grandson, Ryan Milteer and his wife Melissa and sons Jackson and Seth. Other survivors include a sister-in-law and her husband, June and Sidney Foster of Brookneal, VA and sister-in-law Anne DeJarnette of Lynchburg and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin on Thursday, February 20, at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30. The family suggest memorials be sent to Sycamore Baptist Church Building Fund, 31120 Sycamore Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851, the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association, South East Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502, or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfunrealhome.org Walter Beale III Obituary (1930 － 2014) － Franklin, VA － -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2420501 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/walter-beale-iii-obituary?id=16374021 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Walter-Beale/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Walter (Billy) Beale III, born 5 July 1930, passed away on 17 February 2014. A retired farmer, he was a longtime director for Southampton County Farm Bureau and a charter member of the Forks of the River Ruritan Club. Billy served Sycamore Baptist Church as Trustee, Deacon, and Sunday School Director for 37 years. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Funeral services were held at Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin on 20 February 2014 at 2 pm. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Visitation was at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin on 19 February from 6:30-8:30 pm. ### The Edited Obituary: Walter (Billy) Beale III 5 July 1930 - 17 February 2014 Franklin - Walter (Billy) Beale III of Franklin passed away on Monday, 17 February 2014. He was born in Southampton County to the late Walter Matthews and Elsie Hart Beale on 5 July 1930. He was also predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Rebecca DeJarnette Beale. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed his garden and sharing the harvest with friends and neighbors. He was also a longtime director for Southampton County Farm Bureau and a charter member of the Forks of the River Ruritan Club. He was a member and a past Master of the Franklin Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Virginia National Guard. Billy was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, (chairman for more than 24 years) and a Deacon. He was the Sunday School Director for thirty seven years and served on various committees. Survivors include his children: Mike Beale and wife Shirley of Smithfield, Kathy Beale of Charlottesville, and Tricia Milteer and husband Paul of Cincinnati, Ohio. Also, a grandson, Thomas Milteer of Washington, D.C. and a step grandson, Ryan Milteer and his wife Melissa and sons Jackson and Seth. Other survivors include a sister in law and her husband, June and Sidney Foster of Brookneal, VA and sister in law Anne DeJarnette of Lynchburg and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin on Thursday, 20 February, at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30. The family suggest memorials be sent to Sycamore Baptist Church Building Fund, 31120 Sycamore Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851, the Alzheimer's Association, South East Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502, or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary: | Name | Walter (Billy) Beale III | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 5 July 1930; Southampton County | | Death | 17 February 2014; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships: | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------| | Walter (Billy) Beale III | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Rebecca DeJarnette Beale | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Walter Matthews Beale | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Elsie Hart Beale | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mike Beale | Child | Smithfield, VA | | Shirley Beale | Child's Spouse | Smithfield, VA | | Kathy Beale | Child | Charlottesville, VA | | Tricia Milteer | Child | Cincinnati, OH | | Paul Milteer | Child's Spouse | Cincinnati, OH | | Thomas Milteer | Grandchild | Washington, D.C. | | Ryan Milteer | Step-Grandchild | Unknown | | Melissa Milteer | Step-Grandchild's Spouse | Unknown | | Jackson Milteer | Step-Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Seth Milteer | Step-Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | June Foster | Sister-in-law | Brookneal, VA | | Sidney Foster | Brother-in-law | Brookneal, VA | | Anne DeJarnette | Sister-in-law | Lynchburg, VA | ### Other Relevant Information: 1. Walter (Billy) Beale III was a retired farmer. 2. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his harvest with friends and neighbors. 3. He was a longtime director for Southampton County Farm Bureau. 4. He was a charter member of the Forks of the River Ruritan Club. 5. He was a member and past Master of the Franklin Masonic Lodge. 6. He was a former member of the Virginia National Guard. 7. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. 8. At Sycamore Baptist Church, he served as a Trustee and chairman for more than 24 years. 9. He also served as a Deacon at Sycamore Baptist Church. 10. He was the Sunday School Director at Sycamore Baptist Church for 37 years. 11. He served on various committees at Sycamore Baptist Church.