Calvin Beasley Obituary

Calvin Abner Beasley, an Army veteran, devoted farmer, and hardworking contractor, who departed this life on July 03, 2025, at the age of 91. Remarkably, Calvin continued working up until his final hospital stay, serving as a subdivision contractor. His determination and passion for his work never wavered a true testament to his character and spirit.

Calvin was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, where he was the oldest parishioner at the time of his passing. Over the years, he held many roles in the church, including deacon, and was known for his humble service and commitment to his church family.

Born in Covington, TN to the late Haywood and Eula Beasley. Calvin graduated from Byars Hall High School in 1952 where he served as FFA President. Shortly after, he began working at General Electric until his path soon led him to serve something even greater, his country. Calvin was drafted into the United States Army. While in the military he received a medal for good conduct and advanced to Sergeant Clerk Specialist. He was stationed in Germany where he developed a lifelong affection for dachshunds. After returning home, he adopted two of his own, Rebel and Pebble. His time in the service instilled in him the values that would guide his life and desires to be the business man he was.

After his military service, Calvin returned home and found his calling in the land and in building. He became both a dedicated farmer and a respected contractor, pouring his time and talent into the fields and job sites. He took pride in everything he touched, whether it was a crop, a home, or a handshake; and those who worked alongside him knew him as a man of his word. He was a lifelong farmer with a passion for row crops, successfully farming cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, and silage. He was especially remembered for his dairy farm in Gainesville and his hog farm in Mt. Carmel, both of which left lasting impressions on fellow farmers and the local community.

In 1972, Calvin met and married the love of his life, Rosanne. When Calvin married Rosanne, he also embraced her daughter Connie as his own adopting her without hesitation and becoming a wonderful, loving father. Their marriage was full of unwavering support. Rosanne was his rock and his greatest cheerleader; so much so that when their honeymoon turned out to be a trip to the National Pork Convention where Calvin represented the state of Tennessee, she simply smiled and went along without a complaint. The couple often laughed later that one of the highlights of the trip was when Rosanne met Jimmy Dean and refused to wash her hand for an entire week afterward.

In his spare time, Calvin enjoyed woodworking, a craft that brought him great satisfaction. He created porch swings, gliders, and custom cabinets, all built with his trademark precision and care. One of his most meaningful creations was a chest of drawers he made for Rosanne, crafted from cedar.

Calvin's final act of love for his daughter Connie stands as a testament to his character. After a house fire destroyed her grandparents' beloved home, he took it upon himself to rebuild it. Over the course of two years, he rebuilt the cherished "Morris House." His dedication to restoring that family home was not just a project but a gift of legacy and love for his daughter, Connie.

Calvin is survived by his daughter, Babara "Connie" Beasley and his brother, Dr. Jimmie Beasley and his neighbors that were his friends but quickly became his family.

A visitation will be held at Maley Yarbrough funeral home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The funeral service will be at Mt Carmel Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 10 at 1:00pm, family will start receiving guests at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Covington Memorial Gardens where military honors will be rendered.