Francis "Frank" W. Beam, Sr. 81, passed away at home Saturday October 18, 2025.

He was born on September 4, 1944 to the late Jessie Custer and the late Mildred Virginia (Taylor) Beam II of Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

Frank was predeceased by his parents and a brother Jessie Custer Beam III.

Frank worked and retired from the United Parcel Service. He was proud of his "hotrods" and his "car guys" group of friends and was a 63 year member of the Calvary United Methodist Church.

Surviving family are his wife of 63 years Laura Ann Beam; son, Francis W. Beam, Jr. and his wife Paula; daughter, Candace Ann Brown and husband Ted; three grandchildren, Dustin Beam (Ashley), Laura Ergenbright (Dan), Matt Brown (Melissa); sister, Virginia Riley (Ernest); great grandchildren, Meila Stanley, Aiden Ergenbright, Dawson and Delilah Beam.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 on October 24th, 2025 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association.

9702 Gayton Rd.  Suite 110, Richmond, Va. 23238

lung.org.

Condolences to the family can be made at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.