Celebrating the life of
Young Allen Beall
July 29, 1925 - August 04, 2010
Young Allen Beall
SAVANNAH - Young Allen Beall died August 4, 2010. He was 85 years old and a veteran of World War II. He was born July 29, 1925 in Emory University, Georgia, Dekalb County, and lived in Atlanta until his family moved to Savannah in 1931, following the death of his father Rev. Young Allen Beall, a Methodist minister.
Following graduation from Savannah High School in 1943, he entered the Army Air Force and served with the 5th Air Force in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II and was discharged in 1946. Assigned to the reserve he later transferred to the Navy Reserve until commissioned in the Georgia Army National Guard. Upon transfer to the Retired Reserve he was promoted to LT. Col. by the Georgia Army National Guard. Upon discharge in 1946, he enrolled in Armstrong Junior College and received an Associate Degree in the class of 1948. He entered Emory University and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1949 and a Master of Arts Degree in 1950.
Mr. Beall was employed by Savannah Electric & Power Co. Now Georgia Power Co. and retired in 1989 as vice president – Corporate Services after 36 years of service.
He was active in a number of organizations. He served as president or chairman of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire; Savannah Chapter and Blood Center of the American Red Cross; The Lions Club of Savannah; Armstrong State College Alumni Association; Savannah Area Emory University Alumni Association; Chatham Nursing Home Affiliates; The Savannah Volunteer Guards; and The Savannah Claims Association. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Coastal Empire and a member of the Jaycees. He was in the first class of Leadership Savannah. He was an avid volunteer for many other community and charitable organizations, a member of Happy Geechee, several Dance Clubs, and a former member of the German Country Club.
A Life Long Member of the Methodist Church he was privileged to serve in many capacities. For a number of years his family has been members of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Prior to Isle of Hope they were active in Asbury United Methodist church for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Nease Beall; children Young Allen and wife Suzanne, David and wife Carla, Mark and wife Debbie, Cynthia Cindy and husband Dan Gay, Michelle and husband Bill Denny of Lawrenceville, GA; twelve grandchildren; and a brother Thomas Keller Beall of Columbia, SC. Mr. Beall was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Young Allen Beall and Helen Keller Beall; also infant daughter Sandra Allena.
Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Interment will be private.
Remembrances: Green House Project c/o Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406; Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah, GA 31406 or the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 9987 , Savannah, GA 31412.
Mr. Beall is one our distinguished and notable alums from the early days of Armstrong in the 'mansion' on Bull and Gaston. He was a man of wisdom and yet had a great sense of humor. He will be missed at our Golden Graduate reunions.We are certain that his name and memory will remain a part of our legacy.We hope to often have Mary continue her visits as a special guest on campus. Gail Rountree Armstrong Atlantic State University
- Gail Rountree, savannah, GA
Although we only saw Allen at the Tom Beall family gatherings, it was quite obvious how much he was respected and loved by family and close friends. Tom and MJ spoke of him often. He will be missed.
- Alyce and Bill Wise, Atlanta, GA
Mr. Beall will truly be missed by all retirees. He hired me Ernest in 1971 and I have always had great respect for him. He was an honorable person and I will miss him grately. Hope your knowing how much he was respected and loved will be a comfort at this time.
- Ernest & Rachel Aids, Rincon, GA
We are very sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathy to your family
- Brad and Sandy Vance, Gainesville, GA
We Love you all. I have fond memories of Uncle Allen as a child when I'd visit Cindy. And also when he would take Cindy & I to Asbury we'd stop by the Krystal for those 10 and sometimes 12 hamburgers for $1 and mixed 'rainbow' sodas. Our prayers are with all of you. Love Angie & Bobby Chu
- Angie & Bobby Chu, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Steve Harris, Pooler, GA
I am extremely sorry for your lost. Allen was a man of character and integrity. We all lose when someone of his statue passes on. He was one of the reasons I stayed at Savannah Electric for 40 years. He was a mentor, and, most of all, a friend.
- Paul H. Lester, Savannah, GA
We hope your memories of Allen will give you strength.
- Tommy and June McDermott, Rincon, GA
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now. We won't be able to come due to other obligations, but know that Allen was special to all of us and that his Uncle Ross was especially proud of him and spoke of him often. Love, Dottie, Benjy, TR , Aimee and the boys
- Dottie Beall Hulett, LaGrange, GA
So sorry for your loss.
- Charlie Overstreet, Savannah, GA
We offer our condolences to the family. Allen was a wonderful part of our Majestic Oaks community and we will miss seeing him.
- Meg and Joseph Hollis, , GA
I was so sad to hear the news, and my heart goes out to you, Mrs. Beall, and all of your children/grandchildren. Our family knows a little about loss, so i hope you can find some comfort in your friends and family. So sorry you're hurting right now.
- mary kraft, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts are with all of you today. Mary, I am so glad that I sat with you and Allen at the meeting last week. We had a good talk of the old neighborhood, Daffin Heights. What great memories.
- Louise Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Mr. Beall is one our distinguished and notable alums from the early days of Armstrong in the 'mansion' on Bull and Gaston. He was a man of wisdom and yet had a great sense of humor. He will be missed at our Golden Graduate reunions.We are certain that his name and memory will remain a part of our legacy.We hope to often have Mary continue her visits as a special guest on campus. Gail Rountree Armstrong Atlantic State University
- Gail Rountree, savannah, GA
Although we only saw Allen at the Tom Beall family gatherings, it was quite obvious how much he was respected and loved by family and close friends. Tom and MJ spoke of him often. He will be missed.
- Alyce and Bill Wise, Atlanta, GA
Mr. Beall will truly be missed by all retirees. He hired me Ernest in 1971 and I have always had great respect for him. He was an honorable person and I will miss him grately. Hope your knowing how much he was respected and loved will be a comfort at this time.
- Ernest & Rachel Aids, Rincon, GA
We are very sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathy to your family
- Brad and Sandy Vance, Gainesville, GA
We Love you all. I have fond memories of Uncle Allen as a child when I'd visit Cindy. And also when he would take Cindy & I to Asbury we'd stop by the Krystal for those 10 and sometimes 12 hamburgers for $1 and mixed 'rainbow' sodas. Our prayers are with all of you. Love Angie & Bobby Chu
- Angie & Bobby Chu, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Steve Harris, Pooler, GA
I am extremely sorry for your lost. Allen was a man of character and integrity. We all lose when someone of his statue passes on. He was one of the reasons I stayed at Savannah Electric for 40 years. He was a mentor, and, most of all, a friend.
- Paul H. Lester, Savannah, GA
We hope your memories of Allen will give you strength.
- Tommy and June McDermott, Rincon, GA
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now. We won't be able to come due to other obligations, but know that Allen was special to all of us and that his Uncle Ross was especially proud of him and spoke of him often. Love, Dottie, Benjy, TR , Aimee and the boys
- Dottie Beall Hulett, LaGrange, GA
So sorry for your loss.
- Charlie Overstreet, Savannah, GA
We offer our condolences to the family. Allen was a wonderful part of our Majestic Oaks community and we will miss seeing him.
- Meg and Joseph Hollis, , GA
I was so sad to hear the news, and my heart goes out to you, Mrs. Beall, and all of your children/grandchildren. Our family knows a little about loss, so i hope you can find some comfort in your friends and family. So sorry you're hurting right now.
- mary kraft, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts are with all of you today. Mary, I am so glad that I sat with you and Allen at the meeting last week. We had a good talk of the old neighborhood, Daffin Heights. What great memories.
- Louise Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
