Mr.
Francis Gerald Bean, age, 88 of Benton, KY passed away Monday, April 2, 2018,
at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Born Wednesday, January 22, 1930 in Elmer, OK, he was the son of the late William
Richardson Bean and the late Mamie Ada (Hestand) Bean.
He honorably served his country during the Korean
conflict in the United States Navy. As a group manager, he worked for
Sears, Roebuck and Company in Dallas, TX, and retired after 41 years of
service. He devoted his life to caring for his family, serving the
church, and enjoying various hobbies--especially woodworking. In 1993, he
and his wife, along with their oldest daughter, moved to Kentucky to live near
and enjoy time with their three granddaughters. He was a member of the
Benton Church of Christ where he served the congregation as an Elder for many
years.
Surviving are his daughters, Sandra "Sandy" Bean of Benton, Sharla
Henson, husband Jon of Benton, KY and KY, his grandchildren; Beth Henson of
Louisville, KY, Rachel Henson of Clarksville, TN, and Heather Claiborne,
husband Wes of Murray, KY.
Mr. Bean was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years,
Dorothy Juanita (Rosser) Bean, brothers, Jimmy Bean, Joe Bean, Elmer Bean,
Aaron Bean, Billy Bean and Harold Bean, sisters, Thelma Orrick, Ruby Hill,
Millie Brewer and Elizabeth Blurton.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Benton Church of Christ. Bob York and Brent Lents will officiate. Interment
with military honors will follow the service in the Benton Church of Christ
Cemetery, Benton, KY.
The family will receive friends after 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service hour
at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Benton Church of Christ, 3091 Main
St., Benton, KY 42025.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Benton Church of
Christ Food Pantry, 3091 Main St., Benton, KY 42025.
