Gordon J. Beale 1933-2020

He was born Nov. 9, 1933, in New Castle, Pa.

Gordon had served in the U.S Army and was a 1959 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

He had retired as production manager for RMI Titanium Corporation, where he had worked for 30 years. A member of the American Legion, he was also a master mason of the Serenity Lodge in Niles. He was also a proud member of the Salem Golf Club.

Gordon enjoyed his affiliation with the Florida Carriage Museum in Weirsdale, Fla., where he worked as a docent. Gordon was a pen and ink artist. He had published a book titled, “Arizona Watering Holes.”

Gordon is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Beale; children, Maria Ludt, Donna Sisco, Karen Beale, Sam Beale and Kim Beale-Prosser; sister, Carol Williams; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Gordon will be laid to rest in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.

Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, Fla.

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