John William Beale 

22 FEB 1929 - 18 APR 2018

John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday, night in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N. J. after six weeks' illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove: a son. John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk: a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N. C.: eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P. M. Monday in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como.

Burial will be in the church cemetery,.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
22 Mar, 1954
Page 12
Obituary for John William Beale

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**Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  
John William Beale, who passed away on 18 April 2018 at the age of 80, was an uncle to several Newport News residents. A native of Franklin, he had lived in New Jersey for one year and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by his daughter, son, sister, grandchildren, and other relatives.

**Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  
Funeral services for John William Beale were conducted at 2 P.M. on 24 March 1954 in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como. He was buried in the church cemetery.

**The Edited Obituary**  
John William Beale

22 February 1929 - 18 April 2018

John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday night in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N.J., after six weeks' illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove; a son, John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N.C.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Monday in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | John William Beale               |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| Age     | 89 years                         |
| Birth   | 22 February 1929; Franklin       |
| Death   | 18 April 2018; Penns Grove, N.J. |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------|
| John William Beale      | Decedent       | Penns Grove, N.J.              |
| Mrs. Bertha Harcum      | Daughter       | Penns Grove, N.J.              |
| John William Beale Jr.  | Son            | Norfolk, VA                    |
| Mrs. Walter Brett       | Sister         | Como, N.C.                     |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Grandchild     | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Niece/Nephew   | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                 | Niece/Nephew   | Unknown                        |

### Other Relevant Information  
1. John William Beale was 80 years old at the time of his death.  
2. He was a native of Franklin.  
3. He had lived in New Jersey for one year prior to his death.  
4. John William Beale worked as a carpenter.