Ulysses Vernon Beasley

Mr. Ulysses Vernon Beasley, 84, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, September 28, 2016, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Beasley was born November 13, 1931, in Patrick County, VA, one of four children born to the late Walter Reid and Velvie Dunkley Beasley. Vernon served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. As a result of his bravery and commitment, he was decorated with a Purple Heart after receiving multiple injuries. Affectionately known as “Doodle,” he worked as a meat cutter at Food Fair in Winston-Salem for many years, and he later worked at Lowes Foods in Mount Airy. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annie Ruth Linville Beasley of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Walter Harris of Mount Airy; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sheree Beasley of Mount Airy; a granddaughter, Jessica Pontes and her fiancé, Chris, of Charlotte; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Christopher; a brother and sister-in-law, Bernie and Kathy Beasley of Statesville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beasley was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Pontes; a sister, Iva Surratt; and a brother, Moyer Beasley. The funeral service will be held Friday, September 30, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Freddie Bonds officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens, with military honors by the North Carolina National Guard Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Memory Care Unit at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living Facility, 1297 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030; or Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030.

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