Beadle, Donald Richard

Chaplain For Walker County Prison And Hamilton County Sheriff's Department

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Donald Beadle
Donald Beadle

Donald Richard Beadle, 78, of Soddy Daisy, died on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

Don lived in the Chattanooga area since 1970. He was a member of the Everlasting Church of Jesus Christ where he was the associate pastor. Don was a chaplain for prisoners for the Walker County Prison and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. He was an associate member of the Tennessee Valley Republican Women.

Don was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Beadle. 

He was the loving husband of Carolyn Beadle; devoted father to his children, Debby Rickmon (Mark), Regina Davis, Tim Beadle (Lauren), Rick Beadle (Danon), Kelly Simpson (Benny), Karin Burns (Gary), Jody Stewart and Amanda Lafferty (Tyson); sister, JoAnn Stroud Smith; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Joe and Sharon Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Northwest Hamilton County Outreach, P.O. Box 36, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37384 or to Teen Challenge at www.teen-challenge.com

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379. 

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