Edward J. Beach, Sr.

Edward J. Beach, Sr., age 85, of Adrian, MI, passed away September 20, 2017, at MagnumCare of Adrian. He was born December 7, 1931, in Dover Twp., MI, the son of Elmer & Gladys (Jeramay) Beach.  He is survived by his wife; Peggy Sue, his children; Korlis "Cookie" (Jimmie) Garland of Adrian, Agnes Arlene Long, Robert Beach of Adrian, Guy Beach of Faifield, and Pat Beach of Adrian, and a host of grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his son Edward Beach, Jr., his daughter, Ruth Ann Beach, grandson Jamie Garland, his parents, two brothers, and first wife, Arlene.  Memorial Services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Visitation will also be on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com