Howard Ray

Beamer

Mr. Howard Ray (Beaty) Beamer, 72 of Southwest City, Missouri departed this life suddenly June 8, 2023 at his home.

Howard was born October 27, 1950 to the late Gene and Reta Pauline (Potter) Beaty. He married Robertha Lee Shrum on August 12, 1972 in Maysville Church.  Howard worked at the Simmons Chicken plant for 25 years in the Sanitation department.  He loved playing guitar and loved fighting chickens, he worked very hard and finally got his name in the gamecock, grit and steel books.  He enjoyed fishing and camping.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife Robertha "Birdy" Beamer, one son; Howard Ray Beamer, Jr, four brothers; Harlen Beaty, Ron Beaty, Leornard Beaty and Wayne Huckaby, his parents; sisters; Deloris Beaty and Raelynn Holloday and Chance Tyler Buzzard.

Howard is survived by three daughters; Nancy Noel, Cordella Sepulveda and Reta Hudson, two step children; Bradley Whiteagle and JC Whiteagle, three brothers; Gary Beaty Wesley Beaty (Clara) and Dennis (Brenda) Beaty 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren as well as a host of other family and friends.