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James “Jim” Craig Beighley: Obituary

James “Jim” Craig Beighley

July 20, 1956 – January 15, 2019

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces Memorial Services for Mr. James “Jim” C. Beighley, age 62 who passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019.

He leaves behind to treasure his memory: His loving wife of 13 years, Melanie Hare Beighley; sons & daughters-in-law, Brad & Tiffany Beighley of Gainesville, GA and Ryan & Jenn Beighley of Jefferson, GA; step-children and their spouses, Josh & Amanda Hale of Acworth, GA and Brittany & Brandon Ciesla of Bury ST. Edmunds, UK; grandchildren, Allie Beighley, Madeline Beighley, Jackson Beighley, and Jameson Ciesla; great grandchildren, Scott, Jathan, and Kylie; siblings, Joe & Mimi Beighley, Sue & Tom Burkett, Doug & Angie Beighley, and Bill Beighley; favorite mother-in-law, Barbara Hale; former spouse, Henrietta M. Beighley; and a bunch of beloved pets. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William & Josephine Beighley; brother, Thomas “Tommy” Beighley; and father-in-law, Dr. James M. Hale.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will gather with friends at the church from 12:30 pm until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

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