Rudolph M. “R.M.” Beaver, Jr., 76, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Wayne County native was a member and deacon of Jesup First Baptist Church. He retired as a mechanical engineer with Georgia Power (Southern) Company. He was a long-time member of the Jesup Masonic Lodge 112, Jesup Royal Arch #70 and Sons of the American Revolution and Order of the Eastern Star. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Ruby Bishop Beaver, and his granddaughter, Avery Beaver.

Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Judy Murray Beaver of Jesup; a son, Andy (Ashley) Beaver of Jesup; two granddaughters, Adeline and Amelia Beaver and other extended family members.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Brooks Haddock, Demery Bishop and Elder Jason Deal officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Demery and Fred Bishop, Charles Bishop, Jr., Ervin Rogers, Richard Burns and Jim Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Jesup Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch Masons and Sons of American Revolution.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

In loving memory of his granddaughter, Avery Beaver, memorials may be made to the TRISOMY 18 Foundation, P.O. Box 320, Flushing, MI 48433.

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