Don Beasley, 78, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in the Hospice of South Georgia Inpatient Unit.  The Wayne County native was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Vietnam War and was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from Riceboro Paper Mill and enjoyed working with his hands such as repairing old cars and building model cars.  Don was an avid NASCAR fan and loved to fish.  His wife of 45 years, Becky Beasley preceded him in death along with a sister, Dene Noland and a brother, Darrel Beasley.

Survivors are 3 daughters, Danna (Gary) VanDeventer of Ark City, Kansas, Robin Smith of Jesup and Katie (Brooks) Mallard of Odum; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, David (Sandra) Beasley and Dorman (Brenda) Beasley, both of Jesup; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 PM Monday, February 12, 2024 at Rinehart Funeral Home. Private interment will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.