Edgar W. Beesson, 84, of Maumelle passed away Friday, December 7, 2007. He was a Right of Way Agent for Arkansas Power and Light. Mr. Beeson was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church, 32nd degree Mason with the Mt. Siani Lodge, Scottish Rite and Scimitar Shrine Temple and Jester. He was also a member of Eastern Star (Worthy Patron), Elks Lodge, Rainbow Dad, World War II U.S. Navy Veteran Petty Officer 1st Class serving as a pharmacist mate.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois (Ramsey) Beeson of Maumelle; one son, Larry Beeson of Little Rock; two daughters, Robin Henry and husband, Larry of Odessa, Texas and Lynn Banaszak of North Little Rock; one brother, Robert L. Beeson of Port Neches, Texas; one sister, Wanda Faye Mills of Lawrenceville, Georgia; four grandchildren, Misti Schneidewind of Niceville, Florida, Robert Wadley of Colombia, Missouri, Emily Banaszak and Eric Banaszak both of North Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Hannah Schneidewind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar W. and Anita (Hill) Beeson, three brothers and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to Schriners Children?s Hospital, 1 Scimitar Circle, Little Rock, AR., 72209 or Gideon?s International, 7407 Henderson Rd. Little Rock, AR., 72210.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Col. F.J. Mills, retired U.S. Army officiating.
Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.