Percy D. Beegle Jr. 89, of Bedford, died Thursday June 16, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on August 24, 1926 in Altoona a son of the late Percy D. and Nellie D. (Reighard) Beegle Sr.  On June 12, 1952, in Cumberland, MD he married Beverly A. (Weyant) Beegle, who survives along with a son Kirk D. Beegle widow of Debra (Lashley) of Bedford, a daughter, Deborah wife of James R. Smith, of Boonsboro, MD, and a son Mark O. Beegle married to the former Patricia Foor, of Bedford; 7 grandchildren: Robbie, Jeff, Craig and Jessica Beegle, Rossann wife of Nathan Springer, Krisha, wife of Brandon Bardell, and Marki Jo wife of Scot Smith; 9 great-grandchildren: Devon, Trenton, Payton, Jerah, Rhett, Kai, Kaden, Jarrin, Jase; and a sister Goldie Beals, of Somerset.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Smith, four brothers: Tom, Russell, Robert, and Ralph Beegle; and three sisters: Mary Lou, Nellie, and Catherine.

Percy was an Army Veteran serving in the Philippines during World War II.  He then retired after 37 years from the maintenance department on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and was a member of the Everett Church of God.  He enjoyed hunting, and watching his favorite sports teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Pirates, and seeing the Pittsburgh Penguins win the 2016 Stanley Cup.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel, at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford, with Pastor William Kisner officiating.  Burial at Bedford County Memorial Park, with full military rites conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.  In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial contributions in Percy’s name to: Everett Church of God, 11152 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA 15537.  Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com

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