James Eugene Beach

James Eugene Beach, 82, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, March 8, 2018.Born January 26, 1936, in Franklin, Jim was the son of the late Walter and Jane Hexamer Beach.He was a Peacetime Army Veteran having served his country from January 24, 1956, until January 19, 1959. While in the Army, Jim was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal.Prior to his retirement, he worked at Chicago Pneumatic Tool as a Foundry Worker. He also worked as a cook and bartender at the Celtic in Franklin, the Tally-Ho, and the Franklin B.P.O.E. #110. Jim was a member of the Franklin Moose Club # 221, the Franklin B.P.O.E. #110, the Franklin V.F.W. Jesse Greer Post 1835 and the Franklin Fraternal Order of Eagles Club #328. He enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, cooking, and always was interested in "tinkering" with cars.Jim is survived by his wife, Antoinette Beach, of Franklin; his son, James M. Beach and his wife, Therese, of Florida; his daughter, Teresa Hart and her husband, Kurt, of Oil City; and his 2 grandchildren, Zachary Beach and Taylor Hart. He is also survived by his 2 brothers, Kenneth Beach of Franklin, and Mike Beach and his wife, Lucy, also of Franklin; his sister, Nancy Hook, of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his 5 brothers, John Beach, Walter "Bud" Beach, Raymond Beach, Charles Beach, and Bryan Beach; and his 2 sisters, Shirley Ford and Mary Lou Beach.A Graveside Service for Mr. Beach will be held at the Deckards Run Cemetery, 28388 Deckards Road, Cochranton, PA on June 12, 2018, at 11:00 am with Fr. John L. Miller III, Pastor at St. Joseph/St. Stephen Parishes, Oil City, officiating.  Military Honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard during the graveside service.The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, has been entrusted with his arrangements.To send online condolences or cards to Jim's family, friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.