Eldon Ray McBeath, 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. Born on September 11, 1943 in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late Floren and Tina Perkins McBeath.
Eldon was a mechanic for Russell Sportswear for 18 years. He was part owner of E & K Construction, from which he retired. Eldon was a long-time member of Lakewood Country Club, where he played golf at every opportunity. He was a professional fisherman on Lake Cumberland and Lake Barkley for several years. Eldon played the guitar and bass and enjoyed listening to live bluegrass music. He loved his family and especially cherished spending time with his two granddaughters.
In addition to his parents, Eldon was preceded in death by 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 57 years: Glena D. McBeath
1 son: Randy McBeath (and Teresa Bright)
1 daughter: LeAnn (and Brian) Fisher of Bowling Green
2 granddaughters: Addisyn Fisher and Ashten Fisher, both of Bowling Green
Funeral Service: Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Mullins officiating
Burial: Fairview Baptist Memorial Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Eldon’s memory be made to Fairview Baptist Church, Attention: Memorial, PO Box 1298, Russell Springs, KY.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers: Kenny Hammond, Francis Hatfield, Darren Johnson, Jerry D. Roy, Alan Neal Gosser, and Greg Coe.