James Franklin Beebe

James Franklin Beebe, age 95, of Shell Knob, MO

James Franklin Beebe, age 95, of Shell Knob, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born April 12, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of George F. and Elma Francis (Elam) Beebe.  On June 1, 1947 he was united in marriage to Jean D. McDowell, who survives.  Also surviving are one son, Jim Beebe and his wife Karen (Kelly and Craig) of Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Sandi Norton (Skye and Dylan) of Lenexa, Kansas and Paula Schnaer and her husband Miles (Mandi and Ali) of Olathe, Kansas and nine great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson, Dylan Baker and three brothers.

James grew up and received his education in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he graduated from East Central High School.  In May of 1944 he was drafted into the United States Army.  Returning home in 1946, he dated Jean for one year before they were married.  He worked for American Airlines in Tulsa for one year, and Phillips Petroleum Company in Pampa, Texas for a year and a half.  Returning to Tulsa he worked for Bama Pie Company for nine years. They then moved to Wichita where he worked for Cain’s Coffee Company as a Division Manager from where he retired after 30 years.  After retiring they moved to Shell Knob in December of 1985.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services with military honors and VFW ceremony will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 26, 2021 at Lake Park Memorial Gardens in Shell Knob, Missouri under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob.  Pastor Bob Gaddis will conduct the services.

Contributions may be made to VFW Post 2203 in memory of James.

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