Gerald F Beaver

Gerald (Judd) Franklin Beaver passed from this life and entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1940, in Culloden, WV to parents Frank Beaver and Inez Beaver Kingery.

Judd was a 1958 graduate of Hurricane High School, where he played football. He proudly served both God and his country as member of the United States Army from 1958 to 1961. He was a devout Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, where he served as a Deacon for 50 years, taught Sunday School, and served on several committees.

Following his military service, he was a Master Electrician in the Hurricane community where he wired several houses and built three homes of his own. He thoroughly enjoyed his work and partnered with Jim McPherson on various projects towards the end of his career. Judd will always be remembered for his kindness to others, his dedication and love for family, and his willingness to help those in need. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially hunting. Judd also enjoyed watching his grandkids sports, band competitions, and high school chorus events.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Bonnie Lou Grant Beaver. He is additionally survived by a brother, Bennie Beaver (Eloisa) of San Diego, Sister-in-law Betty Anne Beaver, Sister-in-law Sue Carroll and Brother-in-law Gary Carroll ; his children, Gerald Beaver Jr. (Hope), Kipp Beaver (Kim), and Stacey Smith (Scott); his grandchildren, Austin Beaver (Emily), Sawyer Smith (Emily), Skye Reymond (Brady), Melanie Edge (Trevor), and Megan Downing (James); and his great-grand-children, whom he adored, Maryn & Maddox Smith, Luke Downing, and Kinley & Sydney Reymond.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Beaver and Inez Beaver Kingery and a brother, Richard (Dick) Beaver.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington and dear friends Abby Harman, Jayla Taylor, Lisa Elkins, Clara & Morris Hauldren, and Molly Witte (Molly B) for all of their support. In lieu of flowers please make donations to FBCOH welcome center and ADA Projects.

Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Visitation 1 Hour prior to service. Entombment will follow after service at Valley View Memorial Park.

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