Ezra Beachy

Ralph A Powell · 02-27-2020, 06:59 PM

Obituary
Ezra M. Beachy, 89, of Kokomo, went home to be with his Lord at 8:15 p.m. Sunday evening February 23, 2020 from St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born January 23, 1931 in Kokomo to Manassas and Katie Beachy. He married Norma Brooks in 1952 and she survives.

Ezra owned and operated Beachy Machine Shop in Kokomo for fifty years. He was a member of the Bennett’s Switch Community Church.

Surviving family include his wife Norma Beachy, Kokomo; his children, Michael Beachy of Kokomo and Denise (Douglas) Eldridge of Kokomo. He is also survived by four grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Surviving family also include his siblings, Menno (Betty) Beachy, John (Louise) Beachy and Shirley Roaden. He is preceded in death by his son, Terrance “Terry” L. Beachy, sister, Mary Bontrager and brother Melvin Beachy.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bennett’s Switch Community Church with Pastor Norm Snyder officiating. A time a visitation with the family will take place from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at the church.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Bobby Rashid · 03-11-2020, 02:51 PM

Sorry to hear this news of Ezra.I enjoyed his friendship as well as his son Mike.They were always accommodating and friendly.US Nationals champions.Rest in peace Ezra.Bobby and Nancy Rashid.

nhramnl · 03-12-2020, 09:48 AM

Ezra and Mike were kinda the pioneers in the 400 small block revolution. I remember it as a turbulent, but very exciting time for SS racing. At 280 HP, 400-equipped cars absolutely FLEW. RIP, Ezra.

Mike Fuller · 03-12-2020, 11:15 AM

RIP Ezra. Very likeable guy.

02-27-2020, 06:59 PM	#1
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 389 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Ezra Beachy Obituary Ezra M. Beachy, 89, of Kokomo, went home to be with his Lord at 8:15 p.m. Sunday evening February 23, 2020 from St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born January 23, 1931 in Kokomo to Manassas and Katie Beachy. He married Norma Brooks in 1952 and she survives. Ezra owned and operated Beachy Machine Shop in Kokomo for fifty years. He was a member of the Bennett’s Switch Community Church. Surviving family include his wife Norma Beachy, Kokomo; his children, Michael Beachy of Kokomo and Denise (Douglas) Eldridge of Kokomo. He is also survived by four grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Surviving family also include his siblings, Menno (Betty) Beachy, John (Louise) Beachy and Shirley Roaden. He is preceded in death by his son, Terrance “Terry” L. Beachy, sister, Mary Bontrager and brother Melvin Beachy. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bennett’s Switch Community Church with Pastor Norm Snyder officiating. A time a visitation with the family will take place from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

03-11-2020, 02:51 PM	#2
Bobby Rashid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods Posts: 193 Likes: 2 Liked 260 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Ezra Beachy Sorry to hear this news of Ezra.I enjoyed his friendship as well as his son Mike.They were always accommodating and friendly.US Nationals champions.Rest in peace Ezra.Bobby and Nancy Rashid.

03-12-2020, 09:48 AM	#3
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Ezra Beachy Ezra and Mike were kinda the pioneers in the 400 small block revolution. I remember it as a turbulent, but very exciting time for SS racing. At 280 HP, 400-equipped cars absolutely FLEW. RIP, Ezra.

03-12-2020, 11:15 AM	#4
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 952 Likes: 567 Liked 198 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Ezra Beachy RIP Ezra. Very likeable guy. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS