Bobby EarlBeggs

 Bobby Earl Beggs, 59, of Greenville passed from this life into his next June 16, 2010 at the Hunt Regional Medical Center.  A graveside service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at East Mount Cemetery under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.  Dr. Bobby Atkins and Rev. Royce Litchfield will officiate.  Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Bobby was born December 5, 1950 in Greenville to Thomas Henry and Clara Lois Beggs.  He began his career in the retail grocery business at age 16 working through the Distributive Education program at Greenville High School. He worked as a grocery manager for more than 40 years being employed by Safeway, Appletree and most recently for 16 years at Wal-Mart. He was Union Steward for the Grocer’s Union for a number of years.  For many years, Bobby attended Central Assembly of God Church (now Crossroads Assembly of God) and most recently attended Highland Terrace Baptist Church. 

Bobby was a very loving and gentle father and a kind friend to all. 

His survivors include his son, Kevin Beggs and wife Rose of Greenville; two daughters Lori Beggs of Tyler and Melanie Ward and husband Michael of Tyler; three grandchildren Logan, Kora, and Clara Beggs all of Greenville; four sisters Ann Clifton and husband Van of Greenville, Nelda Griffin and husband Al of Greenville, Betty Butler and husband John of Gilmer, and Doris Wallace and husband Mike of Longview; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Aaron Beggs. 

Mike Wallace, Joel Heflin, Greg Clifton, Rodney Clifton, Heath Beggs, and Chad Avants will serve as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be John Butler, Dale Killough, Van Clifton, Dale Beggs, Gene Gregory, Al Griffin, Roy Lemon, Michael Ward, and Norman Rogers.

The family request memorials be made to the American Heart Association.