lcolm Beeson Jr., age 64, died peacefully in the morning hours of January 22, 2023 at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.
He was born in Walterboro on February 14, 1958. Travis graduated from Walterboro High School in 1976 and went on to graduate with a degree in Humanities from the United States Air Force Academy in 1980.
He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force as a helicopter pilot. After his service, he returned to Walterboro with his family to run Beeson Farms and Forests. He later worked at Hill Tire Store. He was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he sang in every choir. He participated in Elk’s Lodge #1988 and was renowned for his generous nature.
He married Kimberly Hare Beeson on March 17, 2013. He has two children with former spouse, Sheila Greene Beck; a daughter, Donovan Lee Beeson (Chicago, IL) and son, Travis Malcolm Beeson III (Colorado Springs, CO). He has two step-daughters, Lydia and Addisyn Fee (Lugoff, SC). From his son Travis, he has two grandchildren, River and Asher Beeson.
He is predeceased by his parents, Travis Malcolm Beeson and Alice Rayle Beeson.
He is survived by his wife, children, step and grandchildren and his two sisters, Lynne Rayle Beeson (Elberton, GA) and Gayle Beeson Ashworth (Greenville, SC) and their families. He has ten nieces and nephews, twenty grandnieces and nephews and his legacy is expected to keep growing.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the Victory House staff, to Patriot Hospice, and to his devoted caregivers for the love and support shown during his illness and passing.
A memorial service will be held Saturday morning, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Walterboro. Inurnment will follow the service, with military honors, at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Columbarium. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation that morning, beginning at 10:00 in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church. Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home, 117 Paul Street in Walterboro is in charge of arrangements
