Oscar John Beeker
(1879-1968)
Pattie Senora Hall
(1882-1968)
George Franklin Thompson
(1861-1908)
Rebecca Elizabeth "Betty" Morris
(1863-1933)
Claude Carr Beeker Sr.
(1901-1986)
Georgia Jewell Thompson
(1904-1971)
Robert Oscar Beeker
(1921-1973)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Bettye Lou Brooks

Robert Oscar Beeker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

  • Born: 15 Aug 1921, , Stanly, NC 2 3 4 5 12
  • Marriage (1): Bettye Lou Brooks on 12 Oct 1946 in , Durham, NC 1
  • Died: 25 Dec 1973, Durham, Durham, NC at age 52 2 3 4 14
  • Crem.: 29 Dec 1973, Greensboro: Guilford Memorial Park, Guilford, NC 4

   Another name for Robert was Bobby Beeker.12

   FamilySearch ID: L7LK-9DV.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1930 in North Albemarle Township, Stanly, NC. 12 The 1930 census recorded renting a home at 439 East Street; Claud C. Beeker, knitting mill laborer, 28, living with wife Georgie B., 25; Bobby, 8; Jewel, 5; Edward, 4; Gene, 1 year 10 months; and Harold 1 month. Everyone and their parents were born in North Carolina.

2. Census in 1940 in Albemarle, Stanly, NC. 15 The 1940 census recorded renting a home at at 113 Falls Road: Claude C. Beaker, electrian contractor, 38, living with wife Georgia, 35; Bobbie, electrician, 18; Jewel, 15; Edward, 14; son Jean, 11; son Claude Jr., 10; and son William A., 3. Everyone was born in North Carolina.

3. Occupation: Employer: Brickell Electric Co., 411 Crawford St., Portsmouth, VA on 16 Feb 1942 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA. 16

4. He was described as 6' 6" 188lbs. Gray eyes brown hair light complexion on 16 Feb 1942 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA. 16

5. Residence: 423 Queen Street, Portmouth, VA on 16 Feb 1942 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA. 16

6. Residence: in 1949 in Newland, Avery, NC. 17

7. Census in 1950 in Asheboro, Randolph, NC. 18 The 1950 census recorded as a "lodger" at 615 Fayetteville Street: Robert Beeker, 35, married, construction contractor, born in North Carolina.

8. Residence: on 17 Aug 1966 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. 10 11

9. Residence: on 2 May 1971 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. 19

10. Cause of Death: Robert died at Veterans Administration Hospital from respiratory failure due to diffuse scleroderma, 25 Dec 1973, Greensboro, Greene, GA. 13

11. Occupation: Salesman on 25 Dec 1973 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. 2

12. Occupation: salesman on 25 Dec 1973 in Greensboro, Greene, GA. 13

13. Residence: 4208 Pennydale Dr., Greensboro, NC on 25 Dec 1973 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. 14

14. Obituary: Greensboro Record: Obituary of Robert O. Beeker on 27 Dec 1973 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. 14 Robert O. Beeker, 52, of 4208 Pennydale Drive died Tuesday at VA Hospital in Durham after a long illness.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Walter Thompson on High Point Road at 3 p.m. Saturday in Mausoleum Number 1.
Beeker served with the U.S. Marines during World War II and represented Erie Steel Co., New York, in several states for many years before his disability. He was active in the Boy Scouts in Durham and Greensboor and was a Mason.
Survivors are widow, the former Bettye Brooks; sons, David C. Beeker of High Point and Robert T. Beeker of the home; daughter, Janet E. Beeker of the home; two granddaughters of High Point. Also surviving are his father, three brothers and a sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hinshaw Memorial United Methodist Church, where he was a member.
The family will be at the residence.


Robert married Bettye Lou Brooks, daughter of Robert Alston Brooks and Ava N. Edwards, on 12 Oct 1946 in , Durham, NC.1 (Bettye Lou Brooks was born on 7 Jan 1925 in Siler City, Chatham, NC,4 20 died on 8 Apr 2005 in Greenville, Pitt, NC 4 20 and was buried on 10 Apr 2005 in Greensboro: Guilford Memorial Park, Guilford, NC 4 20.)

Sources

1 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V583-JS4 Robert O Beeker and Bettye Lou Brooks, 1946.

2 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FP7N-666 Robert Oscar Beeker, 25 Dec 1973; citing Durham, Durham, North Carolina, v 44B cn 44724, State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh; FHL microfilm 1,983,820.

3 U.S. Social Security Death Index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V9MW-STP Robert Beeker, Dec 1973.

4 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=142381749.

5 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCQD-WK1 Robert Oscar Becker, 1921 citing vol. 9, p. 536, Stanly, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.

6 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHN4-5DS David Christopher Beeker, 27 Jan 1950 citing vol. 34, p. 277, Chatham, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.

7 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHLR-V1D Robert T Beeker, 17 Apr 1956 citing vol. 203, p. 334, Guilford, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.

8 FamilySearch.org, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHLR-G9Z Janet E Beeker, 14 Sep 1957 citing vol. 220, p. 38, Guilford, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.

9 The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC), http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/reflector/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=100926848 9 Jan 2008, obituary of David C. Beeker.

10 Evening Star (Washington, DC), 18 Aug 1966, page 25. Obituary of William A. Beeker.

11 Greensboro Daily News (Greensboro, NC), 19 Aug 1966, page 10. Obituary of William A. Beeker.

12 1930 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X374-W4R North Albemarle, Stanly, NC District ED 17 Sheet 7A Household 131.

13 Ancestry.com, North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976 (North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.), Robert Oscar Beeker, b. 15 Aug 1921, d. 25 Dec 1973, father Claude Beeker mother Georgia Thompson spouse Bettye Brooks.

14 Greensboro Record (Greensboro, NC), 27 Dec 1973, page 36. Obituary of Robert O. Beeker.

15 1940 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWQH-98T Claude C Beaker, North Albemarle Township, Stanly, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 84-21, sheet 1A, family 5.

16 Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Robert Oscar Beeker b. 15 Aug 1921 Albemarle NC.

17 "The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC)," 21 Dec 1948, page 6.

18 "1950 United States Census," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6FM9-5Q8Z Robert Beeker Asheboro NC.

19 Greensboro Daily News (Greensboro, NC), 3 May 1971, page 23, Obituary of Mrs. Claude Beeker Sr.

20 Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, NC), 10 Apr 2005, obituary of Bettye Brooks Beeker.


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