Richard Beatty

Richard A. Beatty, age 93 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June25th, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center in Pleasantville. He was born to the late, Noah and Bertha Elijah Beatty on April 11, 1922. He owned and operated his own business, R.A. Beatty Tree and Lawn Service. Richard was a religious man, who guided his family and friends through his faith in God. He was a hardworking and compassionate man who would give from his heart if anyone was in need.
Richard was a WWII veteran proudly serving from November 1942 to January 1946. He lost his right eye in Europe during combat in Company A 70th Infantry division as a first scout because of this, he received the Purple Heart. He was also awarded the Carnegie Medal of Honor in 1967, when he saved two pilots from a burning plane that had crashed in Ashland, OH.
He is survived by his children, Bryan R. Beatty, Kevin A. (Lisa) Beatty and Marlene (Keith) Julian; son-in-law, Terry Harvey Sr.; grandchildren, Sherry Harvey, Terry Harvey Jr., Hollie Stolzenburg, Brandy Craiglow, Heath Julian, Brad Beatty, Shawn Harvey, Justin Julian; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews..
Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Marvine, 1993; daughter, Shirley K. Harvey, 2009; granddaughter, Carla A. Harvey 2014; brothers, Homer, Edward, Wayne, and Pearl; and sisters, Elsie, Grace, Mary, Harriet, Delma, and Wanda.
He will now be at peace with his loved ones that have gone before him. He was the best father and grandfather in the world, and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. This world was a better place by having him in it. Goodbye Richard, there was no one like you before, nor will there be anyone like you again.
A funeral service will take place at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday at 11AM, officiated by Rev. Gary Beatty. The Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail will have a committal service at Hamburg Cemetery, following the service. Family and friends may call on Monday from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. The family would like to send a special thank you to everyone at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center for his loving care. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Funeral Service

11:00 AM ,Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Monday, June 29, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Calling Hours

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Monday, June 29, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130