Thomas " Gene" Eugene Beasley, Jr. age 87, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away on January 9, 2019.

Thomas was born the son of the late Thomas Eugene Beasley, Sr. and Buna Sisk Beasley on January 30, 1931.

Thomas was a Christian and attended Clayton Church of God for thirty years. In his professional life he was an equipment operator, as well as serving his country in military service.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Mary Nell Beasley; two sisters, Dorothy Beasley and Ester Beasley, and one child preceded him in death.

His survivors include his children, Rick Beasley, Tim Beasley (Amy), Phillip Beasley (Melanie), Rebecca Beasley (Bobby); his siblings, Ruth Hillard (Jimmy), Bob Beasley (Wendy), Sue McNichol (Albert); three grandsons, three granddaughters; nine great-granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews, also survive him.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday January 27, 2018 at the Plant City Community Church Of The Nazarene at 3:00 pm. The church is located at 2402 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City, FL 33566.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Thomas' memory to the St. Mary's Hospice House 1660 Jennings Mill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30667.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.