Obituary: Michael Dale Beasley

October 10, 1949 – October 31, 2024

Michael Dale Beasley, 75, of Mitchell, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.

Born October 10, 1949, in Mitchell, he was the son of Noble “Buck” Elmer and Rosie May (Hardin) Beasley.  He married Anita Kay Compton on February 17, 1968, and she survives.

Michael worked at Carpenter Body Works, retired after 21 years from Lehigh Cement Company, and then worked at NSWC Crane. He was a 1967 graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church. Michael was a woodworker and handyman. He could make or fix anything and made many things for his family. He enjoyed fishing and sitting on his porch and loved his family.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Kay Beasley, of Mitchell; children, Tammy Kay Beasley and James Michael (Jeni) Beasley, of Mitchell; granddaughters Jolene Hunter and Emma Beasley; and sister Peggy Lee McCameron, of Mitchell.

His parents and siblings, Kenneth Wayne Beasley, Patty Ann George, Noble “Buddy” Beasley, Jr, David Beasley, and Stephen James Beasley, preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Chastain Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.