William Jack Beach, Sr.

William Jack Beach, Sr. passed away peacefully in Hendersonville, NC on April 19, 2012. He was born October 15, 1917, a son of Arthur Beach and Guessie Beach. Mr. Beach was 94 years old. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Poston Beach who he shared 53 years of happiness. He was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia McTeer Beach.

Mr. Beach enjoyed many successful years as a salesman for Thomas & Howard and later Wetterau Foods. He was a member of James Island Baptist Church. His favorite saying was, "I lived a good life."

Mr. Beach leaves behind his daughters, Jenelle Grooms (Bobby), Elaine Freeman (Alan); a son, William Jack Beach, Jr. (Jodie); a sister, Loraine Hanckel (Frank); grandchildren, Shawn Lyerly, Melissa Shearer, Katie Nemeth (Chris), Robert Grooms, Jr. (Casey) and Dr. Matt Freeman; and six great-grandchildren. His granddaughter, Jenifer Grooms, predeceased him into heaven.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 25, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Tom Brown will be officiating.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to James Island Baptist Church, 2023 Wappoo Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 or McMillian's Chapel, c/o Buddy Edwards, 29 McMillian Drive, Hendersonville, NC 29792.