Gilbert Meyer Beaver Sr.I am a Veteran.

of Marion, AR

December 11, 1946 - September 11, 2021

With a profound appreciation for a long and wonderful life, we announce the passing of Gilbert Meyer Beaver Sr., 74 of Marion, Arkansas on Saturday September 11, 2021. Gil Beaver was born to Leslie P. Sr. and Bonnie S. Beaver on December 11, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee.

After serving in the Armed Forces, he met his devoted wife and companion Cherry C. Beaver. During his life long welding career, he owned and operated Beaver Welding Supply, Beaver Fabricating and Repair, Industrial Millwrights and was a welding instructor at Mid South Community College.

Gil was a loving husband and father who had a passion for the outdoors, he loved fishing and hunting. He adored his children and took them hunting and fishing in his ''heirloom'' boat. But he also frequently took them to work with him and they were thrilled at missing school and he loved their company. It was truly a family affair. He liked to cook and grill out for family and friends and his specialty was Jambalaya, which he cooked for our yearly Halloween party.

He was an avid movie buff, both old and new, especially when accompanied by his grandson Colin. He enjoyed yard work and growing plants and flowers and his fruit trees and grapes delighted the neighborhood critters.

Gil was happy when he ''wheeled and dealed'' for most everything. It was only surpassed by his love of welding challenges. Mr. beaver is survived by his wife of fifty years, Cherry Beavers, his two children Gilbert Beaver Jr. and Leigh Beaver Conner (Clyde) and grandson Colin Conner. He leaves his brother Leslie Beaver III and his wife Elaine, nephew Les Beaver IV and niece Kerry Beaver Keith.

A visitation from 10:00AM until 11:00AM hosted by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis will take place for Gil on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the pavilion located on the grounds of Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas. A presentation of Army Honors will also take place honoring his service to his country.



The family has kindly requested that masks be worn for this visitation due to Covid-19 concerns even though it will be held outdoors at the pavilion located on the grounds of Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.

Service Information
Visitation
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Hwy 64
Marion,  AR 72364
9/21/2021 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
   


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com