John Paul Beach

John Paul Beach, 65, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away June 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson. Officiating will be lead pastor Greg Pickering. Paul was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on November 28, 1950 in the biggest snow storm to hit the area. The family moved to Fairport Harbor, Ohio when Paul was very young. Paul grew up in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1969. He married Fran Williams on April 8, 1968. Paul was employed at Uniroyal, Inc until 1976 when he and his family moved to Lake Jackson, Texas where he started a career with The Dow Chemical Company. He was employed for 32 years until his retirement January 31, 2007. Following retirement Paul and Fran enjoyed traveling, camping with many special RV friends, and spending time with their grandchildren. Paul is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fran Beach of Lake Jackson, Texas; one son, Brian and wife Kella of Lubbock, Texas; and one daughter, Jodi Able of Lake Jackson, Texas. Three grandsons, Taylor Able, Stone Beach, Teegan Beach and one granddaughter, Callie Beach. He is also survived by his father John K Beach and brother Kenneth Beach of Geneva, Ohio and Sister Lisa Kinder of Painesville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne Beach. The family requests that In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Brazos Pointe Fellowship, 679 HWY 332 W, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of John Paul Beach, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Information Saturday, June 18th, 2016 2:00pm, Brazos Pointe Fellowship 679 Hwy 332 Lake Jackson, TX 77566