Harold W. Beaty, age 84 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1932 in Champaign County to the late Harold C. and Helen L. (Bishop) Beaty.

Harold is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Vickie and Joseph Brown of Troy, Teresa and Michael Luersman of West Milton, and Barbara and Mark Daffner of Troy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald and Carolyn Beaty of Troy, and Gary Lee and Cathy Beaty of Sebring, FL; one sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Richard Scholz of Troy; as well as brother-in-law John Neves, Jr. of Troy.

He married Mary Louise Neves on April 1, 1953, and she preceded him in death on August 1, 2013. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and brother-in-law: Rosemary and Victor Green, and Betty Neves.

Harold proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a 1950 graduate of Christiansburg-Jackson High School, and was a member of First Lutheran Church in Troy. He was also a lifetime member of Troy Fish and Game. He retired as a Meat Cutter from both Dinner Bell of Troy, and Caven’s Meat of Conover.

A funeral service was held 11AM Friday, December 16, 2016 at First Lutheran Church, Troy with Pastor Chuck Beckett officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with Military Honors by the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard of Troy. Patriot Guard Riders were in attendance at the funeral home and church for their service. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Miami County: PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.