Milton Edward Beahm 1920-2011

MILTON EDWARD BEAHM

August 7, 1920 – July 18, 2011

On Monday, July 18, 2011, Milton Edward Beahm of Hyattsville, MD, departed this life to be with the Lord.  He was the husband of the late Aline Constance McCoy Beahm. He is survived by his son, Thomas Lee and daughter, Belinda Ruth and two grandsons. Milton was the 5^th of 20 children.  His surviving siblings are Mary Ellen Beahm Spicer and husband Jack of Fairless Hills, PA; Sarah Jane Beahm Thomas and husband, Bernie of Rochelle, VA; Rev. Charles E. Beahm and wife, Ethel May also of Rochelle, VA; Mabel Beahm Clore and husband, Raymond of Brightwood, VA;  Gladys Beahm Nicholson and husband Bill of Brightwood, VA; and Thomas Beahm and his wife, Esther of Oak Park, VA.  There are numerous nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.

Milton was born in Madison, VA, August 7, 1920, to the late John William and Rosa Lee Corbin Beahm.  He worked as a young boy for Randy Tucker and the Basil Families locally, then moved to Maryland and worked at various jobs with his brothers until enlisting in  the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in WWII, through July 20, 1945, in the 92^nd Chemical Mortar Battalion in Normandy, Rhineland, and Northern France.  He received a Purple Heart for injuries received while in action in Germany, a Good Conduct Medal and a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars.  After receiving an Honorable Discharge dated September 17, 1945, Milton was employed as a carpenter by Frank Rubino, owner of a local construction company where he remained for 40 years until he “retired”.  He continued to work for Mr. Rubino until his health declined.

Milton and his family attended Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Hyattsville, MD until health issues put his wife in a nursing home, where he faithfully cared for her and his children who are now both in special care facilities.

Milton enjoyed his RV Camper and loved to talk to people by CB and/or Ham Radio up on the Skyline Drive
where he could reach almost anyone!       
                            

His Cowboy Hats and Western clothes were his favorite outfit when he went out and his guitar was a favorite past time at home.  Milton was a kind and caring brother, husband, father and friend.  We will all miss him and the Kentucky Fried Chicken he always brought to the family reunions!  He enjoyed taking videos at many of our family gatherings.

Funeral services were held for Milton at the BORGWARDT Funeral Home in Beltsville, MD, with his brother Rev. Charles Beahm officiating.  A message titled “What Will You Do With Your “Dash”?  was given to the many friends and family gathered for his Memorial Service.    Interment with Military Honors was held at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery near Washington, D.C.