George William Beason, 82, of Carthage, Mo, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. George entered this life on October 10, 1932 in Red Rock, Iowa. On December 18, 1950, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a naval cook during the Korean War. During this time he received several commendations, good conduct, national defense and Korean service metal. Returning home he married the love of his life, Modesta Talbott on December 19, 1954 in Grinnell, Iowa. Together they shared sixty wonderful years of memories. He was a supervisor for Minyards Warehouse in Texas, engaged in farming and drove a truck for many years. George was a hard worker and worked several jobs at one time. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. George is survived by his wife, Modesta, of the home; his children, Mary Beason (Larry), George Beason, Carolyn Clark (Eric) and Alice Sims (Stephen) all of Carthage, Mo., Vicky Dady (Charles) of Cleburne, Texas, John Beason (Paula) of Mt. Vernon, Mo and Asa Beason (Tammy) of Alvarado, Tx; twenty one grandchildren, Robert, Jennifer, Dusty, Jimmy (Kari), Rebecca (Abram) Dorothy, Ryan, Casey (Tasha), Brandon (Megan), Daniel, Joshua, Dawn (Joe), Dustie(George) and Gail (Aaron), seventeen great grandchildren; one sister, Wannetta Beason Tiedemann of Sarcoxie, Mo; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside memorial services for Mr. Beason will be held at a later date in Harvey Cemetery with children and family officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Mo.