Paul E. Beasley, Jr.

Bartow - Paul E. Beasley, Jr., age 82, passed away on June 7, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on August 29, 1942, in Terre Haute, IN. He worked many different positions in the phosphate industry enjoyable field was dragline operator and pit gunner he retired after 32 years from IMC. He was met at heavens gates by his wife Dorothy Beasley, son Todd Beasley, granddaughter Gracelann M. Beasley, sister Mary Jane Beasley, brother Charles Beasley and son in law Mark M. Matranga. He is survived by his loving family that includes children Wanita ( Nita ) Matranga of Bartow, Paul Beasley, III of Bartow, Andy Beasley of Bartow ,Bobby Beasley of Bartow, daughter-in-law Shantelle Woodard of Bartow and son-in-law Philip McLeod of Bartow , sister Phoebe Kidwell of Brazil, IN, grandchildren, Sandra ,Brandy ,Pj ,Alex, Levi (Mo) and Austien ,many great grandchildren , many great great grandchildren , many nieces & nephews & his beloved pets Alvin ,Missy ,Paula ,and Dottie. The Family will receive friends Friday, June 20, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com