John Oliver Beatt's Obituary
John Oliver Beatt Jr., 70, of Decatur died Monday, April 26, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.
Graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Boiling Spring Cemetery with Pastor Bob Hoover officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Association.
John was born on October 31, 1939 in St. Louis, MO the son of John Oliver and Elenor KnebelBeatt Sr. He worked as a contractor. He attended church at Glad Tidings until his health failed. He married Judith Leasher on June 14, 1958 in Union City, TN she preceded him in death on November 22, 2002.
Surviving are his sons, John A. Beatt Angela of Decatur; Brian Beatt of Jacksonville; daughters, Sherry Mullins Lynn of Princeton; Cindy McClure Robert of Decatur; brother, Richard Beatt Cheryl of Effingham; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded death by his parents and wife.
The family of John Oliver Beatt Jr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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