CHARLES W. BEACH, 73 years of age of Oakwood, Virginia, passed away at his home on March 18, 2009 following an extended illness.  Born in Baltimore, MD, on October 5, 1935, he was the son of the late William Beach and Etta Beach.  He was self employed for several years, worked for Dupont for several years and was a pipe fitter, welder and plumber by profession.  He took pride in his profession.  He was a graduate of Baltimore High School, and graduated from a two year program from Delaware State University.  He was a former member of the Salvation Army for thirty years where he worked as an instructor and taught others to teach.  He was an accomplished musician who enjoyed playing the piano, organ and accordion.  As a teenager, he played the accordion professionally on a regular basis on television.  Bowling was a favorite sport for him where he acquired some wonderful friendships.  He also enjoyed his talent of art and painting.  He was the last surviving member of his family

He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Belcher, KY.

Mr. Beach is survived by his wife of nine years, Ocie Matney Beach    of Oakwood, VA, Three daughters:     Brenda and husband Jeff Bowers, Felton, Delaware, Kelly and husband Rick Phillips, South Carolina, Debbie and husband Teddy Justice, Geoffrey, SC, Two sons:   Jimmy Beach, South Carolina, David and his wife Terri Beach, Wellford, SC, One Step daughter: Liz Justus, Oakwood, VA, One Step Son: Randy Matney, Oakwood, VA

He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, 22great-grandchildren and one step grandson – Tyler Justus.

He is also survived by a special sister-in-law – Delphia Davis and many friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers – Ralph and Raymond Beach and a sister Alma. 

Funeral services for CHARLES W. BEACH will be conducted Sunday March 22, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Mykal Ringstaff, Paul Henry and Elder John Welleford officiating with burial to follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia where he will await the great resurrection at the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel after 6:00 P. M. Saturday with services at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Randy Matney, Tyler Justus, Raymond Slone, Jeff Bowers, Bobby Justus, Ronald Moore, and Teddy Justice.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chuck’s Bowling Friends, Ellis Matney, Jerry Branham and Jerry Sexton. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.