John M. Beaven

John Morgan Beaven, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He loved the LORD and gladly went to be with Him. John was born March 9, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late John Morgan and Lorene (Atkinson) Beaven.

He grew up in Frankfort, Indiana, graduating with the class of 1956. He served in the United States Army, then worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, Indiana, for over 33 years, before retiring in 1989. John lived in Linton, Indiana, then Missouri, and finally settled in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas in 1996. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He absolutely loved nature and had countless furry friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerald Beavens and a nephew, Paul Beavens.

Survivors include a son, Cary (Dawn) Beaven of Mooresville, Indiana; grandsons, Drake Beaven and Drew Beaven of Mooresville, Indiana; and a brother, Stanley Beaven of Auburndale, Florida. He will be sadly missed by friends and family, especially Craig Beaven, Margo (Rodger) Graves, Courtenay Smock, Eric (Amber) Beavens, Angie (Tim) Newhart, and special neighbors Tom and Pat Collins.

Honoring John’s wishes, services will not be observed. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.