Committal
David Beam, 81, of Morganton, NC, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
Born in Avery County, NC on November 1, 1942, he is the son of the late Samuel David Beam and Verna Hughes Beam.
David was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was the definition of what a real man is supposed to be. He was the ultimate jokester and loved to fish, join in the breakfast club at Burger King, and was the most meat-loving vegetarian.
David is survived by his wife of 60 years and childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Trivette Beam; children, Robin Beam Surratt (Kevin), Jennifer Beam Cook (Brian), and Brandon Beam (Megan); grandchildren, Cierra Boughman (BJ), Olivia Surratt, Skyler Smith, Clarie Cook, Chloe Cook, Riley Beam, Aaliyah Beam, Keegan Beam, and Oaklynn Beam; great-grandchildren, Kylie Corpening and Jonah Boughman; siblings, Lee Estes Beam (Sue) and Carolyn Smith; brother-in-law, Gene Trivett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Keith Burkhart officiating. Honors will be provided by the Morganton Department of Public Safety Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dearest Dot, I just now learned about DA! My heart hurts for you and your family. He was certainly a fine gentleman, respected by many! I am so sorry I didn’t know sooner; I would have attended his service. Please know you & the family are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort only God can give. My email is [email protected] My cell—704-418-4589 I would really like to see you when you are available and up to a visit/lunch or dinner. I love you!
DA was so many things to so many people. He was a wonderful example of a father, husband to Dot, man of faith, kindness. He and Dot were the best father/ mother figure I could’ve ever imagined growing up and spending time with Jennifer’s family. Thank you for always sharing your family with me. Love and many prayers .
Dot and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time. In my thoughts and prayers, Joyce McCall
To the Beam family, I am very sorry to hear of David's passing. He will be missed dearly. We use to talk at the ball games. When he worked at the Morganton public safety, I would see him all the time, he treated everybody fairly. He always had a joke to tell. I always looked foreword to talk with him. He now is at peace and in his heavenly home, and I know he will get along good with the angels. My prayers are with all of you, and may God bless.
Dot, I am so sorry to hear about DA. I’m thinking about you with prayers and lots of love.
Robin, Jennifer, and the Beam Family, My colodense on the passing of your dad. Enjoyed working with him. He was always pleasant and easy going to work with. I will keep your family in my prayers. Cordially, Martin K. Saulman
We are so sorry for the loss in your family. He was such a great man and dedicated to his family. We are praying for you all! He will be missed! Abernathy family
Dot: You are in my prayers as well as your family. DB was a great man. You will be reunited again one day but until then know that you are admired, loved, and prayed for. I praise God for letting me get to know you!!!
Ms. Dot and family my heart is broken as I read where Mr. DA took his journey to his heavenly home. He was such a man of the Lord's and his live and caring ways for others. I met the family when I became friends with their daughter Robin and they were all just so sweet and nice to me even now when I would run into either one of them we would have to stop and catch up. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you . So fly high DA and dance among the angels you are home now. Prayers to all.
DA( David) was one of the kindest and most humble men I ever met! We volunteered together for many years at UNC Blue Ridge. I never saw him without a big smile and funny joke to share! Most of all, I remember DA as a strong Christian role model who loved his family and fellow man. With Dot, his wife, by his side, they could accomplish anything! What a privilege to have known and been inspired by such a terrific gentleman.