Walter Beauchamp, Jr., 69, of Big Spring, died on Friday, March 2, 2007, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring with Everett Bender, officiating. The family will recieve friends from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M., Sunday, at the funeral home.Walter was born on January 1, 1938, in Dover, Oklahoma, and married Joyce Ellis on June 15, 1996 in Midland, Texas.He graduated from White Deer High School in Pampa, Texas. Mr. Beauchamp worked for Cabot Corporation for 25 years and then worked for Howard College for 16 years before he retired in 1999. Walter coached Little League Baseball for many years and was a member of First Christian Church.Survivors include wife, Joyce Beauchamp of Big Spring, Texas; four sons, Roy Don Beauchamp & wife Pam, Wesley Beauchamp & wife Kristi all of Big Spring, Major Randal Kelly & wife Susan of Andrews A.F.B., Maryland, and Sam Ellis of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Kerry Cruse & husband Mark of San Antonio, Texas, and Sherry Nichols & husband Mark of Midland, Texas, eleven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Beauchamp, Sr. and Mable Beachamp. The family suggests that memorials be made to Dora Roberts Rehabilitation Center, 306 W. 3rd St., Big Spring, Texas, 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
