Graveside Service for Closan “Eugene” Beam, 76 of Pocola, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, Oklahoma with Doug Spicer officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, Oklahoma.
Eugene was born on November 6, 1946 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Helen (Evans) Beam and Closan Beam and passed away on May 31, 2023 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was married to Terry Beam on August 5, 1966 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Darin Beam; sister, Helen Marie; brothers, Jim and David Beam; sister-in-laws, Carol Beam, and Shirley Beam. Eugene was a member of the Eagles 408 for 30 years. He loved hunting, and fishing. Eugene had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Terry Beam; son, Keith Beam and wife Carla; grandchildren, Kodi Watkins and husband Heath, Boomer Lowrie and wife Julia, Timothy Briggs; great grandchildren, Lijah Lowrie; nieces, Nickie Vinson and husband Robert, Cathy Hernandez and husband Pete; brother, Johnny Beam and wife Rita; sister, Virgina Barr; brother-in-law, Mark McFarland and wife Shirley, Leo Knapp, and Jimmy McFarland; great niece, Breanna Vinson; great nephew, Jacob Vinson; granddog, Little Chit.
Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, Oklahoma.
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