Thomas Beal
October 7, 1936 ~ September 21, 2024
Born in:
Pittsburgh, PA
Resided in:
Jefferson City, MO
Thomas Lee Beal, 87, of Jefferson City passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
He was born October 7, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles and Eleanor (Acheson) Beal. In 1954, Tom not only graduated from high school but enlisted in the United States Air Force. He became a jet aircraft mechanic and crew chief on B-47 and B-57 bombers. While stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS, Tom married Patricia Sowell. Tom continued his military career with the Kansas Air National Guard until 1963. After graduating from Hutchinson Community College, Tom and Patricia moved to Jefferson City in November of 1977 when Tom was transferred as Customer Service Manager to the newly built Sears store. In 1993, Tom retired from Sears after enjoying a 30 year career in management. He then worked three years at FAB Building Center and then as a Funeral Assistant at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home for over 14 years. Tom was a Mason for 60 years with Reno Lodge #124, AF&AM, Hutchinson, KS.
After 53 years of marriage, Patricia passed away on July 3, 2010 in Jefferson City. On November 11, 2011, Tom married Charlotte Lewis Coffman at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City. He was a member of the church for 29 years and had been involved in the Odyssey Owls Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte of Jefferson City, two sons; David (Kim) Beal of Jefferson City, Daniel (Dublon) Beal of Waukegan, Ill, step-daughter; Tammy (Albert) Lindsay-Howell of Chattanooga, TN, seven grandchildren; Casey (Shelby) Ariel, Tanner and Eleanor Beal, Charlotte Olivia Lindsay, Quinton Lindsay, Justin Hopkins, seven great grandchildren; Casey Jr, Riley, Leighton, Krista, Adeline, Taryn and Timothy, sister-in-law; Fran Beal of MN and brother-in-law; Bob Carroll of CA. Tom was further preceded in death by a brother, G. Richard Beal, sister, Patti Sue Carroll and step-son, Timothy Hopkins.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City. A celebration of Tom’s life will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Trevor Dancer officiating. Immediately following services, military honors will be conducted at church.
Services will be livestreamed by going to: https://firstumcjeffersoncity.subspla.sh/pm82g63
Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting our family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
Services
Visitation: Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
First United Methodist Church
201 Monroe Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Celebration of Life: Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00 am
First United Methodist Church
201 Monroe Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Charlotte and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was the first friend I made when I came to 1st UMC 3 years ago, and I really enjoyed his banter both in the Odessey Owls class and elsewhere in church. He was a fine Christian.
God bless you all . Norma Pope
Sorry for your loss Danny seem like great guys come from other great guys condolences brother peace be with…
My heart hurts! Tom, was one of my favorite guys I have ever met. When I went to work at Sears in 1980 he was the best friend! Tom was the sweetest gentlest man ever. Rest in Peace Tom
This was such an amazing person. He always made you feel like you were his best friend. I wish I could have gotten to know him more. He could always make me smile. My heart and prayers are with you Charlotte.
Sorry for your loss Danny seem like great guys come from other great guys condolences brother peace be with…
Dear Charlotte and The Beal Family…Tom was loved by so many and no doubt will be dearly missed. Sending you comfort and remembrance of the cherished memories you have of him. God bless him in his final rest.
-Reynaldo, Yolanda & Tara Agtarap and Rosario Santos
Charlotte and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Pennsylvania. My Dad and Tom went into the Air Force together from Pittsburgh. They stayed friends, married girls from Wichita and stayed friends. Charlotte was a gift from God, and was added to this friendship. David and Dan thank-you for bringing your Dad back one last time to Pa. I remember how hard it was saying good bye then , and breaks our hearts now. May he rest in peace. Love Always: Jan Bobanick, John , Debbie , Brandon, Taylor Moon.
I had the privilege of knowing Tom from Trimble Funeral Homes.. He was such a nice and caring man. He had a great smile and wonderful laugh. He was one of a kind. He was one of the “Best of the Best” not everyone earns that title. Deepest sympathies to the Beal Family..
My deepest sympathy to you all. I worked with Tom at Sears. He was a wonderful man, he always had a smile on his face and was so easy to talk to. Prayers
May those many memories remind you of what a wonderful man Tom was and how he made so many people happy.