John M. Beale

Canton – John M. Beale, 89, passed away on Friday, December 08, 2017, at Red Oak Estates in Canton.
He was born on April 3, 1928, in Forest City, IL, to Floyd and Ida (Carpenter) Beale.  They preceded him in death.
He married JoAnne Shaw on June 29, 1952, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Peoria.  She survives.
Also surviving are three children, John (Denise) Beale of Manchester, MO, Julie (Scott) Jenkins of Edwards, James (Marcilene) Beale of Manchester, MO, one sister, Dalta Lou (Bill) Heinhorst of Hopedale, six grandchildren, Erin and Kaitlyn Beale, Patrick (Mallory) and Mark (Shannon) Jenkins, Julieanna and Adriana Beale and two great grandchildren, JoAnna and Levi Jenkins.
Two brothers, Nelson and Carl Beale and three sisters, Eileen Sours, Lois Munge and Sherry Rockhold also preceded him in death.
John served in the United States Marine Corp.  He worked for Mutual Savings and Loan for 26 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton.  He was a past member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Canton Country Club and Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club.  He was active in the Fulton County Playhouse.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11 am, at the Trinity Lutheran Church with a visitation one hour prior at the church.
Burial will be at the White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is entrusted with the services.
Memorials may be made toTrinity Lutheran Church.
The family would like to thank Red Oak Estates and Compassus Hospice for all of the kindness they have shown to them.
To view John’s memorial tribute or to leave online condolences please visit, www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com