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Mike Donald Beam

Mike Donald Beam, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2013.  Born in Cleveland County on November 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Elzie Lee and Della Cora Borders Beam.  He was also preceded in death by his sister; Caroline Martin and his infant sister; Myra Sue Beam.  Mike retired from Fiber Industries and was an active member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he was a former deacon sang in the Keenage Choir, worked with the handyman ministry, Royal Ambassador Leader, nursery volunteer and usher.  Mike also volunteered at Hospice and Cleveland Regional Medical Center.  He enjoyed camping but his greatest joy was meeting people. 

 

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Gantt Beam; sons, Mark Beam and wife Amanda of Fallston, Tom Beam and wife Faithe of Fuquay-Varina, Tim Beam and wife Beth of Shelby, Dwayne Beam and wife Stacey of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Louise McKee of Durham, Vernell Goforth Jones of Kings Mountain, Cora Shinn and husband Ed of Salisbury; brothers, Charles Beam and wife Frances of Shelby, Carlton Beam of Shelby, David Beam and wife Aileen of Shelby; grandchildren, Jessica, Josh, Patrick, Lauren, Jonathan, Hannah, and Lindsey Beam.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Elizabeth Baptist Church.  Dr. Rit Varriale and Rev. Jason Allen will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.  At other times the family will be at the home.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Elizabeth Baptist Church, c/o Volunteer Mission Fund, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152.

 

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Beam.

 

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