James Beale

James Randolph "Randy" Beale, Sr., age 74, of 255 Ranch Drive, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 in Danville Regional Medical Center. Born in Pittsylvania County, VA, on October 16, 1938, he was a son of Raymond Lacy Beale and Mary McDowell Beale. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by a brother, Edward Beale. He was a self-employed brick mason and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, James R. "Jimmy" Beale, Jr. and his wife Karen, Thomas Bryan Beale and his wife Karen, and Michael Alan Beale, Sr., and one daughter, Mary Carter Beale, all of Danville; one brother Raymond Beale, Jr. of Chesterfield, VA; five grandchildren, Stephanie Hylton and her husband Justin, B.J. Beale, Jay Beale, Michael Beale, and Makenzie Beale; and two great-grandchildren, Madisyn Hylton and Emma Hylton. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Townes Memorial Chapel by the Reverend Bob Yeaman. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 4401 Westover Drive, Danville, VA 24541 or the Danville Life Saving Crew, 201 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541.