Maynard W. Beam

Maynard W. Beam, age 87, of Wilmington, passed away at his home on Thursday evening, October 14, 2021.

Born in Port William on October 16, 1933, the son of Joseph W. and Elizabeth “Betty” Bell Beam.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Davis Beam, who passed June 9, 2020.

Maynard was a 1951 graduate of Port William High School, where he would always add that he finished in the top ten of his class of ten. He joined the Army, serving in Germany, and came back home to be a lifelong farmer. A 65-year member of the Port William Lions Club, Maynard was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Wilmington Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Ohio Cattlemen’s and Cattle Feeders Associations.

He is survived by his son, William (Valerie) Beam of Port William.  Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren: Makayla Manino, Halee Beam and Dr. Brian (Dr. Elena) Beam: great grandchildren: Julia and Henry Beam; step-grandchildren: Danika Neville and Ariyan Marsden; son in law: Gary Manino, and brother in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Sharon Davis.

In addition to his wife, Maynard was preceded in death by his daughter: Pam Beam Manino, in 1999, and brothers: Marvin, in 1983, and Malcolm, in 2021.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Masonic services and a Scottish Rite Ring Ceremony will begin at 7:00. A funeral service will follow on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Port William United Methodist Church. Burial will be at New Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Port William United Methodist Church and or the Port William Lions Club.