Marvin Carl Beason, 82 years and 29 days old, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, MO.
Carl was born December 2, 1941 in Girdner, MO in Douglas County to Harvey and Roxie (Norris) Beason.
He was raised in the Douglas County community. He graduated from Ava High School in 1960.
On March 24, 1961, Carl and Donna Lee Fleming were united in marriage at Garden City, Kansas and they were blessed with three sons.
Carl was a dairy and beef farmer for years, working along side with Donna. He absolutely loved farming. He was a Christian and was baptized at the age of 16 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren. He loved teaching them how to learn the sport. His joy was being with Donna and all the family, especially his grand and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Claude, Donald and Tom Beason, Wanda King, Susie Miller and Audrey Tando; and a granddaughter, Tina Mcburney.
Carl is survived by his wife, Donna; three sons and their spouses, Pete “Dean” and Cheryl Beason, David and Cheri Beason; and Carl Lee and Penny Beason; nine grandchildren, Deanna, Staci, Brittney, Brock, Joe, Nick, Danielle, Marlin Carl and Stephanie; 18 great grandchildren, Kaylen, Kara, Kaleb, Ryder, Klohie, Kayleb, Karter, Kwincy, Ryder, Ridge, River, Isaac, Caleb, Koltyn, James, J.T., Kayleigh and Gabrielle; two great great granddaughters on-the-way; two sisters, Corrine Ellison and June Tetrick; numerous nieces; nephews; extended family and friends.
Funeral services for Carl will be Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at 1:00 P.M. prior to service. Officiating will be Pastor Cheryl Beason and Pastor Robert Fleming.