Funeral services for Eugene Beasley, 63 years old, widely known retired cotton buyer, was conducted at the Beasley residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. D. C. Wallace pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in the City cemetery under the direction of the Wheeler Stevenson Funeral home.
Mr. Beasley, a resident of Sallisaw for the last 39 years was found dead in bed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Death was believed to have been caused by an attack of the heart. The body of Mr. Beasley, who apparently had been in good health when he retired Monday night, was found by his wife.
For 39 years, Mr. Beasley engaged in the cotton business here, ad at one time was one of the largest buyers in this section. Three years ago he retired. Thirty six years ago he married Miss Ida Quesenbury daughter of Argyle and Harriet Quesenbury, co-founders of Sallisaw. Mr. Beasley's death followed that of his son, Cush Beasley, by 13 years and ten months.
Contributor: Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (48826313)
Mr. Beasley, a resident of Sallisaw for the last 39 years was found dead in bed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Death was believed to have been caused by an attack of the heart. The body of Mr. Beasley, who apparently had been in good health when he retired Monday night, was found by his wife.
For 39 years, Mr. Beasley engaged in the cotton business here, ad at one time was one of the largest buyers in this section. Three years ago he retired. Thirty six years ago he married Miss Ida Quesenbury daughter of Argyle and Harriet Quesenbury, co-founders of Sallisaw. Mr. Beasley's death followed that of his son, Cush Beasley, by 13 years and ten months.
Contributor: Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (48826313)
Funeral services for Eugene Beasley, 63 years old, widely known retired cotton buyer, was conducted at the Beasley residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. D. C. Wallace pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in the City cemetery under the direction of the Wheeler Stevenson Funeral home.
Mr. Beasley, a resident of Sallisaw for the last 39 years was found dead in bed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Death was believed to have been caused by an attack of the heart. The body of Mr. Beasley, who apparently had been in good health when he retired Monday night, was found by his wife.
For 39 years, Mr. Beasley engaged in the cotton business here, ad at one time was one of the largest buyers in this section. Three years ago he retired. Thirty six years ago he married Miss Ida Quesenbury daughter of Argyle and Harriet Quesenbury, co-founders of Sallisaw. Mr. Beasley's death followed that of his son, Cush Beasley, by 13 years and ten months.
Contributor: Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (48826313)
Mr. Beasley, a resident of Sallisaw for the last 39 years was found dead in bed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Death was believed to have been caused by an attack of the heart. The body of Mr. Beasley, who apparently had been in good health when he retired Monday night, was found by his wife.
For 39 years, Mr. Beasley engaged in the cotton business here, ad at one time was one of the largest buyers in this section. Three years ago he retired. Thirty six years ago he married Miss Ida Quesenbury daughter of Argyle and Harriet Quesenbury, co-founders of Sallisaw. Mr. Beasley's death followed that of his son, Cush Beasley, by 13 years and ten months.
Contributor: Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (48826313)
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