George “Gary” Beeson, 77, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away October 30, 2019 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, MO on June 13, 1942 to John and Sylvia (Schwendemann) Beeson. He was married to Mary Janeff (Boswell) Beeson for 54 years. He worked for General Motors in St. Louis, opened a Shell
Station in University City, MO and then moved his family to Springfield, MO in 1977 where he opened an automotive repair shop, GM & Sons. He was in the National Guard Reserves. Gary was a member of St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, MO.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, farming, loving on his pets and spending time with his family.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a niece. He is survived by his wife, Mary, sons Darrin Beeson and his wife Lisa, Timothy Beeson and his wife Jennifer, Craig Beeson and his wife Valisha. Grandchildren Timothy Beeson, Tyler Beeson (Taylor), Austin Beeson and Wade Beeson. Sisters Sylvia Smith (Mike), Suzanne Pineda Madrid (Javier) and Shelley Smith (Kurt). He is also survived by 4 nephews, Jeffrey Whitworth, Keith Whitworth, Bradley Whitworth and John Reagan.
In lieu of donations, the family has asked for donations in Gary's memory to be made to Rescue One 1927-B E Bennett St. Springfield, MO 65804 or Convoy of Hope 330 S. Patterson Ave. Springfield, MO 65802
A Funeral Service in memory of Gary will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home (East). Visitation 12:00 to 2:00, service at 2:00, interment to follow at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.