CWO4 (ret) Frank Lanier Beaman Sr., 82, of Mineral Wells, joined our Lord and Savior on the morning of Oct. 13, 2018 after spending his final days surrounded by friends and family.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Oct. 19, at Indian Creek Baptist Church, 104 Indian Creek Road, Mineral Wells, at 1 p.m., Pastor Jake Grogan officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, 302 W Hubbard St., Mineral Wells. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Vietnam War Museum, P O Box 1779, Weatherford TX 76086.

Frank was born on July 8th, 1936 in Norfolk, Va. to William and Elizabeth Beaman. At the young age of 17 he joined the United States Army in 1953. Shortly after that, he married the love of his life, Susan Irene Berry on May 10, 1956. During his distinguished military career that spanned nearly 30 years, Chief Beaman served at the end of the Korean War, two service tours to Vietnam and another peace time tour in Korea. He was the recipient of numerous military commendations, medals, awards, and was the recipient of a Bronze Star.

After retirement from the Army in 1982, Frank went to work for Ford Aerospace as an engineer overseeing the construction of the "Sergeant York" anti-helicopter gun system and moved to Anniston, Ala. From there Frank worked for DynCorp in Barstow, Calif. until retiring in 1989 and returning to Mineral Wells.

Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Susan. As well as their two sons, Frank Lanier Beaman Jr., and his wife Terri of Graham. Michael C. Beaman, and his wife Rhonda of Odessa. Seven grandchildren; Amanda, Kristin, Frank III (Lane), Natalie, Keeghan, Jakob, and Khaiden. Four great-grandchildren; Brooke, Bryson, Remington, and Maverick. As well as extended family, and many friends.