John H. Beasley, 92, of Greenville, and formerly of Ansonia, passed away Monday morning, October 8, 2012 at Oakley House in Greenville.
He was born September 5, 1920 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Vernon and Emma G. (Hoffman) Beasley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Onda M. Beasley on July 1, 2009; and 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
John was a lifelong farmer in the Ansonia area. He was a charter member of the Darke County Steam Threshers having been a member for over 50 years. He was an avid auction goer and was known by the alias "J.B." on Market Time.
He is survived by his children, Dan (Ruth) Beasley of Rossburg, Dennis (Carol) Beasley of Greenville, and Donna (Jim) Maxfield of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Danny (Lin) Beasley, Lisa (Travis) Brown and Kara Maxfield; great grandchildren, Holly, Lucy, Amber, Garrett and Emma; a great great grandchildren, Adian and Ava.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 12 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Chaplain Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in the Arlington Cemetery near Brookville, OH.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
