Blythe, Georgia
James F. Beatty, Sr.
1946 — 2024
On Friday, March 8, 2024, James F. Beatty, Sr., a proud Vietnam Veteran with unwavering dedication to his country, loving husband, father of four children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully at the age 77, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Blythe, Georgia. James was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, December 5, 1946 to Finley "Bud" and Maude Elizabeth (Saunders) Beatty. At the age of 17, James enlisted in the U.S. Army. He valued his time in the military and attained the rank of E-7, Sergeant First Class, by his retirement in 1984. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier for 25 years. During his time in the military...