Obituary of James Beach

Mr. James “Jim” Beach, 65, of 805 N. Monroe St., Titusville died at 7:48 AM on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 19, 1947 in Titusville to the late George and Bessie Wilson Beach. He married Linda Manuell on March 13, 1981 in Titusville. They had 31 wonderful years together and always joked about being married on Friday the 13th. He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1965. Jim worked for nearly 40 years in the oil fields for Quaker State and later with Pennsylvania General Energy. He was an outdoorsman and avid deer and black bear hunter. Jim was a kind gentle man who liked everyone and enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his wife Linda Beach of Titusville; a daughter, Melanie Titus and husband Shawn of Franklin; a step-son, Ron Shingledecker of Coco Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren, Ryan Titus and wife Anita of Washington, PA, Bradley Titus of Franklin, Seth Titus of North Strebane, Tosha Kight and husband Matthew of Centerville, Amber Worden of Titusville; 5great grand-children, Drennon Titus, Ryvers Titus, Hannah Kight, Maddox Kight and Jordan Kastenbauder; a sister, Beverly Cross and husband Jim of Eagle River, Alaska; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Propheter. Friends may call at the Rometown Community Church on Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00 noon with the service to follow conducted by Pastor Tim Harger. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County 311 N. Monroe St., Titusville, PA 16354. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home and if you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com. FLOWERS