In 1959, the family moved to Monticello. James was a 1963 graduate of Drew High School of Monticello. He married Geraldine Franklin on October 6, 1964. To this union were born three daughters.
James accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He became a member of First Baptist Church where he faithfully served as vice president and member of the senior choir.
Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by; one daughter, Yvonne Lynnell Bealer; two sisters, Virginia and Lee Anner Bealer; and one special aunt, Rosetta Bealer-Avery.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Geraldean Franklin-Bealer of 52 year of union; two daughters, Karen Dorine Bealer of North Little Rock, AR, and Wanda Bealer of Monticello, AR; two grandsons, Donzamon R. Bealer of Stafford, VA, and DeNarius R. Daniels of Monticello, AR; two granddaughters,Tandra R. Bealer and DeVonta R. Crowell of Little Rock, AR; four great grandsons, Donzamon R. and Dontrell R. Bealer, both of Las Vegas, NV, Iyan Daniels of Dermott, AR, and Josiah Lewis of Little Rock, AR; two great granddaughters, Shayanna Kapua and Serenity Bealer of Stafford, VA; one sister, Pearlene Bealer of Monticello, AR; one sisters-in-law, Kathy (Lee Drew) Franklin-Walton of Monticello, AR; two brothers-in-law, Charles (Tanya) Franklin, III of Monticello, AR, and Greg Fulford of Little Rock, AR; a special cousin, Chester Bell of Monticello, AR; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
jacque Bynum
portland, AR Saturday, March 4, 2017 To the Bealer family I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Bealer he was very instrumental in helping us with the cemetery (Jones Chapel) in Portland. We are praying for the family. He will surely be missed at the church functions with the Baptist Association also may God bless and keep you all.Ruthie Binns
Fortsmith, AR Saturday, March 4, 2017 Prayers are with family and friends.bernestine minton
jacksonsonville ar, AR Friday, March 3, 2017 may god be with the family and love yallBrenda Edington
Conway, AR Friday, March 3, 2017 I am sorry for your loss and God loved him best and my classmate Wanda Bealer I love you and will continue to Pray for you and your family.Charlotte Scruggs jones
Little Rock ar, TX Friday, March 3, 2017 Thoughts and prayers are with family. May Jehovah holy spirit strength all.Tammy S. Vaughn
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 2, 2017 Karen and Wanda, I am really sorry for your loss. I know how close your were to your father and what an influence he had on your life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't know anyone who could wear a cowboy hat like him and I will definitely miss him. I hope in the days to come you can remember all the good times you shared with your father and the love he gave you throughout the years. You were his angels and now he is yours.Doris Turner
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 2, 2017 God bless your family sorry for your loss.Doris Turner
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 2, 2017 God bless your family..!Karen & Bruce Berryhill
San Diego, CA Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Karen, our hearts are sadden to hear of the lost of your father. We are definitely thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.Sue wimberly
Crossett, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 To the breaker and family, sorry to hear about the lost of your love one I will keep the family in prayer the wimberly familyRegina Jacob
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Dear FamilyPlease know you are in our prayers. Look to God for strength.
The Jacob Family - Eloise, Regina, Shelia, Artayvias
Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Prayers for each of you during your time of loss. May God comfort your family.Micheal and Anita Riley
Judy Matthews Floyd
Las Vegs, NV Monday, February 27, 2017 So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with the family at this time.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 Wanda & family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Dr. Sam Wherry
Little Rock, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 Reverend James Bealer (The Big "B") Monticello, Arkansas has passed from Mortality into Immortality of whom the Arkansas & Drew County NAACP and the Democrat Party as well the Southeast Arkansas Baptist Association of the Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention(National Baptist Convention USA Inc), Bartholomew Lodge Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons & Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas; the State of Arkansas retired Department of Corrections distinguished Corrections Officer has lost a Champion Advocate, Supporting Servant and Co-Founder and former three decades plus tenure as President of the Drew County Chapter NAACP. James Bealer was one outstanding Christian Gentleman and Legacy will forever a Historic Archive in a Region Called Cornerstone (Southeast Arkansas). James Bealer was an Ordained Clergyman and Assistant Pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church-Monticello, Arkansas. No One did His/Her Job or Service any better than James Bealer. Heaven cannot but be smiling upon his Triumphant entrance for his Works gives validity of probability James Bealer Jr is with El Shaddai, The Almighty God and King Jesus Christ: So It Be!