Bernie Wayne Beam
January 6, 1944 - September 10, 2021
Graveside services for Bernie Wayne Beam, 77, of Tyler will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tyler Memorial Park with Rev. Bruce Beam officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. All family and friends are welcome to join us! Mr. Beam passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, in Tyler. He was born January 6, 1944, in Tyler to the late Will and Belle Jones Beam. Bernie was a graduate of Robert E Lee High School in Tyler. Bernie married Barbara Ann Staples in October of 1963 and had three boys, Bruce, Kenneth, and Bradley Beam. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Tyler after 38 years of service. Bernie was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler and loved playing golf every Tuesday in the Sr. Scramble at Hilltop Country Club in Troup, TX. He also enjoyed fishing when he had a chance. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Beam. He is survived by his loving family including sons, Bruce & Laura Beam of Holly Lake Ranch, Kenneth & Tonya Beam of Chandler, Bradley & Sara Beam of Tyler; grandchildren, Heath Beam, Chase & Justina Beam, Jake Beam, Coleman & Katelyn Beam, Ethan Beam, and Maddie Grace Beam; along with great-grandson, Rowdy Beam; and so many families and friends! Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Beam, Commer (Sonny) Beam, Joe Hamby, Scott Snyder, Steve Cooper, and Morris Turner. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CASA for Kids of East Texas, 3616 West Way St., Tyler, TX 75703 (https://casaforkidsofet.org).
Graveside services for Bernie Wayne Beam, 77, of Tyler will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tyler Memorial Park with Rev. Bruce Beam officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. All family and friends... View Obituary & Service Information