Brian Albert Beagle

"They don't make them like him anymore."

Brian Albert Beagle, affectionately known as "BB," of Boston, Massachusetts, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025, at 2:43 p.m. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon Curran Beagle, and their daughters, Tenneil, Marissa, and Desiray. The room was full of family and friends and his final moments were filled with the same love, faith, and peace that defined his life.

Brian was born to James Marvin Beagle and Carolyn Edith Litchfield-Beagle. Brian proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, where he met the love of his life in 1973, Sharon Lorain. In 1979, he moved to Lynchburg, VA, to attend Liberty Baptist College (now Liberty University) and answered God's call on his life. From that moment on, Brian's days were spent in devoted service to his faith, his family, and his community.

Brian was a man who gave everything and loved deeply. Overflowing with kindness, wisdom, humor, and generosity, he made it his mission to lift others up and look for people he could bless. Whether through his deep love for the Lord, tireless community outreach, or simply making someone laugh on a hard day, Brian left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered.

He was a fixture in the Lynchburg community, known by many as a "Lynchburg Legend." Through his work with the Disabled American Veterans and the Salvation Army, and his foundational role in establishing the Community Corrections Diversion Program for Lynchburg City, he offered second chances to countless individuals. He believed in grace over judgment and his compassion gave hope to many who had lost their way.

In total, Brian dedicated 50 years to teaching and ministering to children and adults at Thomas Road Baptist Church and other congregations. He was ordained and officiated weddings and funerals. Even after retirement, he continued to share the message of the Gospel with joy and energy. He found delight in life's simplest pleasures-seafood, the ocean, music, dancing, and storytelling, especially when a story grew more animated (and funnier) with each retelling. His sense of humor was infectious, and his personality filled every room he entered.

He was a loving husband, a proud father, a joyful grandfather, a devoted brother, a loving uncle, a faithful Pastor, a trusted counselor, and a loyal friend. He taught us how to live with intention, how to serve with humility, and how to love with our whole hearts, and find the humor in life. The only lesson he never taught us was how to live without him.

Brian is survived by his cherished wife, Sharon Lorain Curran-Beagle; his daughters, Sharon Tenneil Beagle-Staats and her husband Calvin Jr. and his daughter Kayla, Marissa Beagle-Jayne and her husband Aaron and Desiray Beagle-Gunter and husband Bobby and their son Kroy. His siblings, Wayne Beagle and his wife Kim, Ronnie Beagle and Cindy, Linda Beagle, Steve Beagle and Joan. His sister-in-law Theresa Grandstaff and husband Tim Sr., brothers-in-law Raymond Curran and Ted Curran and special mentions of JD Weaver and Rhonda and Lori Layne. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom he adored:

Blake, Kyle, Caitlin, Matt, Renee, Hunter, Nicole, Tim Jr., Tadd, Ronnie Jeremy, little Raymond, Caleb, T ,Josh, Rachelle, Lauren, Megan, Kaylee, Lexi, Jaylyn, Zachary and Justin. His brother James and two nephews Brett and Brock unfortunately passed away, but Brian loved them dearly.

Above all, Brian's greatest joy came from being "Granddaddy" to his grandchildren, Kroy Gunter and Kayla Staats, who brought him endless pride and happiness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any ministry that preaches the Gospel, honoring Brian's lifelong commitment to spreading the love of Christ.

His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the stories he shared, the laughter he inspired, and the faith he modeled so well. In the word he so often spoke—now returned to him with full hearts and tearful smiles—in the words of BRIAN "God bless you."

A celebration of Brian's life will be held Friday, May 23, 205 at 1: 00 pm in Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1:00 pm in Pate Chapel