John Edward “Buck” Beecham

John Edward “Buck” Beecham, 67, of Blytheville, passed away June 8, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born Aug. 1, 1956, in Osceola to Thomas and Pearlie Mae Beecham.

He is survived by three brothers, Terry Beecham and Jerry Beecham, both of Osceola, and Carl Beecham of Little Rock; and four sisters, Jessie Cole of Osceola, Evelyn Harris of Toledo, Ohio, Georgia Taylor of Tinley Parks, Ill., and Nancy Yankaway of Blytheville. John is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Beecham; mother, Pearlie Mae Beecham; brothers, Thomas Beecham, Joe Beecham, Leroy Beecham, Melvin Beecham, James Beecham, Clarence White, Charlie Thomas and William Holiday; and sisters, Ruthie Welch, Essie Windmon, Queen Anderson and Mary Pendleton.

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 15, from 1-2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, Osceola, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. The committal service will take place at Whiteside Cemetery, Osceola.

Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola is assisting with the funeral arrangements.

May John Edward “Buck” Beecham rest in peace.