Jan Beeson, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on October 8, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1973 moving here from Harrisburg.  He was born on April 8, 1940, in Cross Roads, Arkansas, to Herman and Opal Beeson.  He was a member of the Valley View Church of Christ.  Jan was the owner/operator of Beeson Sanitation until his retirement, when his son, Kurt, took over the business.  He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War.  One of his many hobbies included restoring old cars and showcasing his creations.  His woodworking skills were incredible, and the family has many items he made over the years.  Jan was not only a family man, but he was the singer of the family.  He always had a song in his heart that he would happily share. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Beeson, and a grandson, Dakota Kincaid.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna, of the home;  son, Kurt Beeson(Shannon) of Jonesboro; daughters, Kristen Hubble of Nashville, Tennessee; Kami Barkley of Mountain Home; brothers, Bill Beeson(Gena) of Nashville; Darrell Beeson(Jimmie) of Selmer, Tennessee; Mike Beeson(Judy) of Jonesboro; Gary Beeson(Sherrie) of Mount Vernon, Arkansas; sister, Sharon Pugh(Charles) of Parkersburg, West Virginia; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Spencer Furby officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The burial will be private. Visitation will be from 9:00 until service time.

For lasting memorials, please consider Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, New York, 10306; or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.