Russell B. Beane

Thank you, Father, for the life of Russell Bernard Beane, who believed in you, and therefore lives.

Russell was the son of the late Odie Dale and Mae Losh Beane, he was born May 13, 1924 in Gassaway, West Virginia, where he spent his early life. He attended the Braxton County Schools. After serving several years in the United States Army (World War II Veteran), Russell moved to Akron, Ohio and worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for forty years. While working at Goodyear, he was very active in the United Steel Worker Union Local 959 and held several local offices, and represented many employees. Russell encouraged positive thinking, enjoyed working word puzzles and he was a man that brought many, many laughs, "you will be missed."

He was a member of The Chapel in Akron, Ohio for over 10 years. In 2013 when Russell's health began to decline, he moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to live with his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Channie. A few weeks ago, he told his devoted son, "I am tired and ready to go home." He departed this life peacefully on August 2, 2016 at Blumenthal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was 92 years old.

Russell is preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis Beane of 50 years and his special daughter Deborah Denise Greer.

Cherishing his memories are: his sons Kenneth Beane of Akron, Ohio, Robert (Channie) Beane of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Mark Beane of Akron, Ohio; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12 pm noon until time of funeral service beginning at 12:30 pm. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.newcomerakron.com.

Miss Me...But Let Me Go...
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not too long.
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me - but let me go.
It's all a part of the Master's plan.
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me - but let me go.