WILLIE BEAN
Willie Ed Bean, 84, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017.
He was born June 2, 1932, to Amanda Forte-Bean and Walter “Doc” Bean. He spent most of his young life in Fulton, where he attended public schools. He gave his life to Christ and joined Bible Way Baptist Church of Richmond, Calif. Willie was called home to be with the Lord on May 15.
He was preceded in death by his son, Willie Ed Bean Jr., and his mother, Amanda Forte-Bean.
He is survived by his wife, Lurinza Bean; eight children, Charlie Bean, Rosemarie Bean-Hinchee, Sandra Sue Bean, Jacqueline Ann Bean-Lowery, Patricia Lyn Bean, Christopher Bernard Williams, Jena Marie Tatum, and Jeremey Lynn Tatum; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
His hobbies included fishing, traveling, gardening, spending time with his family and friends, and having barbecues.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Smith First Street Chapel in Stamps.
Homegoing funeral celebration will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Smith First Street Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Mark Robinson delivering the eulogy. Burial will be at Cross Road Cemetery in Lewisville under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.