D.Z. "Radio" Beaty

Obituary
D.Z. "Radio" Beaty, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday April 14, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1926 to the late Thomas and Birtie Beaty. Radio enjoyed many things throughout his life. He was a past President of Cleveland Jaycees, the last survivor of the Old Mans Club at the McDonalds on 25th street, he enjoyed boating and being outdoors, and earlier in life he participated in the Citizens Riding Club and enjoyed Wagon Trains. He worked as a District Supervisor in the Life and Casualty Insurance Company and as Independent Manufacturers Representative for Collins Furniture Company in Cleveland, TN. Above all things, however, he was a loving spouse, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by one brother Thomas Earl Beaty, sister Hazel Beaty Billig, and niece Sherry Faye Tunks.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 24 years Peggy King Beaty, daughters: Beirne Beaty, Debbie Roper (Mike), Julie Allen (Drew), and Michelle Earley; sons Zeno Beaty and Donnie King; grandchildren Kevin Cofield (Kate Sutton) and Keith Cofield; great grandchildren: Amelia Sutton-Cofield, Bryce Cofield, and Stephanie Allen; nieces and nephews: Brenda Remine, Carol Corum (Eddie), Pam Matthews (Clyde), and Gail Walker (Billy). In addition to these, he leaves behind several great, and great-great nieces and nephews and special furry friends.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Mt. Olive Church of God located at 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 with Pastor Gary Sears and Pastor Teresa Norman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM-4:00PM on Saturday before the service. Interment will follow the service in Beaty Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mt. Olive Church of God or SPCA of Bradley County at 1570 Johnson Blvd. Cleveland, TN 37311.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Radio or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at his online guestbook located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Beaty family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saturday April 19, 2014
Mt. Olive Church of God
3522 Harrison Pike
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Saturday April 19, 2014

Service Details
4:00 PM
Saturday April 19, 2014
Mt. Olive Church of God
3522 Harrison Pike
Cleveland, TN 37311

Beaty Cemetery
Following the Service