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James Edwin Beasley, 57, wrestler known as ‘the Beast’

James Edwin Beasley
James Edwin Beasley

WILMINGTON — James Edwin Beasley, 57, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center from his battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was born Feb. 15, 1962, in Davidson County.

James loved karate and was taught by Jim Goodman for a long time. He also had a great love for wrestling for the past 30 years and loved his wrestling family. James was known as “the Beast” in the wrestling world. James also had a love for dancing. He was a great dancer and made sure he had the chance to dance with all the girls. He was also a graduate of Hoggard High School.

James is survived by his father, Jerry Beasley; stepmother, Linda of Lexington; mother, Loretta Gunter of Wilmington; brother, Anthony Guinn of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sons, Darin Helms of Summerville, South Carolina, and James Bonham and John Beasley of Wilmington; daughter, Tammy Weathers of Lexington; sister, Michelle; stepsisters, Tina and Kelly of Lexington; mothers of his children, Lorrie Loy and Libby Maggard; and grandchildren, Alex, Mike, Robert, Aiden, Nicole, Haleigh, Zackary, Skylar, Lita, Jayden, Jerry, Logan, Ben and Xander.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean; stepson, Eric Wolfe; brothers, Jerry W. Beasley and Robbie D. Beasley; sister, Tamara Guinn; stepfather, Larry Guinn; grandparents, Jim and Pauline Guinn; grandmother, Larriane Wilson; and grandfather, Herman Beasley.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Andrews Valley Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Carolina Beach Community Church, at the corner of Cape Fear Blvd and 4th Street, with Pastor Tim Russell officiating.

Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.

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