Robert Emmett Beall

July 31, 1931 - July 4, 2021

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home - Big Spring

Wednesday 7/7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

He will lie in state from 8:30 am until 9:00pm Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Robert Emmett Beall, born July 31, 1931 in Big Spring, passed away the morning of July 4, 2021 in his personal residence per his request. He was 89 years, 338 days and just 27 days shy of celebrating his 90th birthday. He will lie in state from 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
He was a long-term resident of Howard County and graduated from Knott High School in 1950. Throughout his youth his love of baseball began, after graduation he signed a contract with a Minor League baseball team as a pitcher that sent him to Florida. He was honored to play ball for two years before realizing there was no stability and decided to come back to Knott. Upon returning, he married Ida Lou Fryar on July 3, 1953. Shortly after, he joined the US Army and they were sent to Ft Leonard Wood, Kentucky. Robert served a short term being medically discharged in 1954.
They returned to Howard County and began cotton farming which eventually replaced his love for baseball. For the next 68 years, Robert farmed and grew his small beginnings into a successful family-owned business; which has since expanded for three generations. During this time, Robert also worked himself into management with Planters Gin for 29 years. He then managed the Brown Gin (Archer Daniel Midland Company) several years, retiring in 1998. Robert was a member of the 14th and Main Church of Christ in Big Spring, Texas.
Survivors include: his wife Bobbie Sue Beall whom he married in January 1999 of Big Spring; one son, Joe Paul Beall and wife Rene’ of Big Spring; one daughter, Jill Clements and husband Darin of Midland; one daughter-in-law Shari Beall of Big Spring and two step children; David Shockley of Abilene and Arron Shockley of Big Spring. Robert had 5 grandchildren; Jerrod Beall and wife Stacy, Stuart Beall and wife Sydney, Allison Clements-Traylor, Garrett Clements, and Preston Clements, and 4 step grandchildren; Steven Croft and wife Keele, Lacy and husband Cody Brown, Jerika and husband David Jones, Brayden and wife Cassie Schockley and 10 great grandchildren Hailey, Addie, Oakley, Paige, Carter, and Cameron Beall; Lorali’, Slayden, Holden, and Lainey Traylor; 8 step great grandchildren Kelby and Kyryn Croft, Madilyn Brown, Evrett, Victory, and Lincoln Jones, Grayson and Sadie Shockley. One sister-in-law Lois Rae Beall of Lakeway, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was proceeded in death by his parents Orpha Wade Little and Emmett Beall; step dad Pendry Little, former wife, Ida Lou Beall, a son Bobby Beall, his brother Joseph Edward Beall; two step-sisters Elaine Potter and Senie Coldiron.
The family request that memorials be made to Howard County Baseball and Softball Academy, 507 East 4th Street, Big Spring, Texas. 79720.
The family would like to give a big thanks to Interim Hospice and Kindred Home Care.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home - Big Spring

Wednesday 7/7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

He will lie in state from 8:30 am until 9:00pm Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

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I am so sorry Robert is gone from Big Spring, I guess i thought he would always be there. I missed seeing him when I was there last time. We were friends for a long time and maybe Landon's only really good friend. I will miss him much. and I know Joe Paul you and Renee will also. Love you both, Jerry Burchell

Just learned about Robert's passing, not many people I knew who were as kind as he was. He always offered me his hand to shake and his kindness when I needed it. I had the honor of being his friend more than anything I will miss him and that smile that was incredible RIP my friend and to the family you are in my prayers!!

Joe Paul, Rene and family, I'm sorry I missed Robert's services. I didn't learn of his passing until afterwards. I have a lot of memories over the years of delinting his cottonseed and then he and I sitting down together checking the germination on all of them right before planting time, with him sorting them and deciding which he would plant first and which he would save for later. I don't remember any other customer who, consistently every spring, wanted to see his own seed coming out of the germinators like that. I think that was typical of the kind of farmer he was. And then there was his idea on cockle burrs. I had to swear secrecy on that one before he would tell me. Good memories. He was a good man. I'll miss his smile and friendly words when we ran into each other.

Sorry to hear about Robert . He will be missed !

I loved Robert he was like a father to me, He will be missed. I know him and my dad are planting something up in heaven and mom cooking for them.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I loved Uncle Robert and will always have fond memories of him giving us a hard time when we were growing up. I love you guys and praying for you.

Robert was a good man and i know he will be missed by all. He deserves to rest now.. You all ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Joe Paul, Rene’, Jerrod and Stuart, I was sorry to hear about y’all’s lost. Know that y’all are in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless! Steven Wright Longview, Tx

Robert was a chidlhood friend, living in the Knott community, I got to play baseball and basketball with the neighborhood boys, my triplet brothers and they needed more players, Robert tried to teach me how to shoot basketball goals but I was guard material. Always my friend, looking out for me. He will be missed!

So sorry for the loss, Robert will be missed by many, a kind man with a big heart, seems like he was always thinking about other people, and not himself. Our best to the family.

So sorry to learn of your loss. Robert was a very dear friend to my family. He was a very special man and was loved by many. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.