Gary Charles "Chuck" Beecham

Gary Charles, “Chuck” Beecham, age 44 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He formerly worked for UPS for 21 years.  He also formerly drove a school bus for the Henry County Board of Education and worked for McCartney Produce in Paris.  Chuck was known by many as one of the most generous people they had ever met.  His caring heart and generosity of spirit was felt by all who knew him.  He was the “neighborhood watch” in his community and loved riding around checking on everyone.  Chuck was always the life of the party and kept everyone laughing and on their toes.  He always loved riding his horses and enjoyed hunting.  He truly loved all his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Chuck was born August 27, 1977, in Murray, KY, to Gary Lynn Beecham and Liessa Inez Johnson Beecham, who both survive, of Mansfield, TN.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by his two daughters, Shelby Beecham and fiancé Tyler Allen of Henry, TN, and Jodi Beecham of Trezevant, TN; one brother, Jason (Alisha) Beecham of Mansfield, TN; two grandchildren, Clara Allen and Mason Allen; grandfather, Gary S. Beecham; two nieces, Katie Beecham and Ava Beecham; two nephews, Conner Beecham and Zeb Beecham; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Christine Beecham, and Sarah Ealey; one grandfather, David Johnson; and one aunt, Diane Alexander.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242.  Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and will continue Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11:30 am at the Beecham Family Farm, 10005 Highway 77, Mansfield, TN 38236, with Don Williams officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Parrish, Michael McDaniel, Chris Presson, Jason Sanders, Russ Thompson, Stacy Key, Jason Smith, and Larry Snyder.

Burial will follow the graveside service on the Beecham Family Farm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.