Gary S. Beecham

Gary S. Beecham, age 90 of Henry, TN, died on April 20, 2026, at The Waters of McKenzie.

He was born December 4, 1935, in Jacks Creek, TN, to the late Charlie Beecham and the late Patra Bailey Beecham.

Gary married Norma Christine Morris Beecham. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2012.

He was the owner/operator of Henry Auction and was a longtime member of Birds Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and eating breakfast with his son, Timmy.

Gary is survived by son, Timmy (Leigh Ann) Beecham of Henry, TN; daughter-in-law, Lisa Beecham of Mansfield; sister, Fern Wilson of Paris, TN; brother, Paul (Laura) Beecham of Henry, TN; grandchildren, Chris (Christy) Alexander, Jason (Alisha) Beecham, Chloe Beecham, Kami (Cory) Ryan, Richard (Cindy) Youngblood, and Bobby Madding; great grandchildren, Shelby, Katie, Conner, Eli, Zeb, Jodi, Ava, Charly, Kaden, Eli, and Asher; and great-great grandchildren, Mason and Clara.

In addition to his wife and parents, Gary was preceded in death by daughter, Diane Alexander; son, Gary Lynn Beecham; grandson, Chuck Beecham; and siblings, Gathel Barnhill, Sue Page, Maxine Bethune, Robert Beecham, Velma Nolan, Eugene Beecham, Velton Beecham, Katie Beecham, Dale Beecham, and Mary Nolan.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Don Williams.

Burial will follow at Birds Creek Cemetery with Eli Alexander, Conner Beecham, Zeb Beecham, Edward Kiner, Kaden Youngblood, and Gerald Lowery serving as pallbearers.