Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Byrum Beam; children, Lee (Dennis) Pouder of U.C. Ohio, Lynn (Duane) also of U.C. Ohio; grandchildren, Shannon (Jason) Chappel, Jason (Tiffany) Pouder; great grandchildren, Daniel and Paul Chappel, Alyana and Liam Pouder; a brother, Bruce (Carol) Beam of UC, IN; nephews, Eric, Brian and Rex Beam.
Memorial contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice or The Dayton Scottish Rite.