William White Beavers Sr., 94, of Goldston passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home.
William was born on October 11, 1926, the son of Herbert N. Beavers Sr., and Ava White Beavers. He was a native of Chatham County and a 1945 graduate of Bonlee High School. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a member of the Building and Cemetery Committees. He spent his working years as a Poultry and Cattle Farmer. He enjoyed being outdoors, working on his farm, and hunting. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Andrews Beavers and brothers, Herbert N. Beavers Jr. and Hal Rogers Beavers Sr.
He is survived by his son, Billy Beavers and wife Doreen of Bear Creek; daughters, Betty Beavers and husband Danny of Bear Creek, and Pam Haga and husband Lamie of Columbus, Georgia; brother, Cecil Beavers of Siler City; grandchildren, Beth Dixon, Jeff Beavers, Kellie Fuquay, Brian and Allison Willett, Dennis and Laura Leigh Haga, and Chelsea Foust; great grandchildren, Aaron, Bray and Scott Harvey, Caleb, Caitlin and Ciley Beavers, Chase, Carter, Chloe and Claire Fuquay, Luisa and Justin Willett, Brianna Davis and Ava Willett, MaryBeth, Braxton and Brennan Foust; great-great grandchildren, Braxton, Kelsie, Landon and Madison Harvey.
The family received friends Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church, 1278 Bonlee-Carbonton Road, Bear Creek. The funeral followed at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Bear Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Bob Wachs, Rev. David Hicks and Rev. Val Chadwick officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family returned to the church after the graveside service for further visitation. Services were also streamed live on 87.7 FM radio.
The family is especially grateful for the loving kindness of his devoted caregivers, Margie Cockman, Kathy Fedney, Levonda Farrar and Betty Phillips.
Memorials may be made to Bear Creek Baptist Church, 1269 Bonlee-Carbonton Rd., c/o Joe Oldham, Bear Creek, N.C. 27207.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Beavers family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
