Lendal D. Beasley , age 87 , of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (October 18, 2022) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on May 5, 1935 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Martin and Ollie Preston Beasley.

He was a devoted member of East Fairveiw General Baptist Church. He loved the Lord, his church family and his friends. He was member of the Caney Creek Ramblers bluegrass band where he sang and played the upright bass.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Beasley (Michelle) of Clarkson; daughter, Frances Decker (Carl Jr.) of Caneyville; two granddaughters, Emily Beasley of Caneyville and Lindsay Beasley of Beaver Dam; one step-grandson, Robert Banard of Leitchfield, two great-granddaughters, Jessalyn Beasley and Emerie  Millan of Beaver Dam; four brothers, Doug (Tammy), Kenny and Cleat (Barbie) Beasley of Brandenburg and R.J. Beasley (Mary Lee) of Taylorsville; three sisters, Loretta Lawson (Phillip) of Taylorsville, Dolly Cecil (Chris) and Mary Lou Sanders; and one sister-in-law, Wilma Beasley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Jones Beasley; one sister, Fanny: and four brothers Wavie, Harold, Billy and Frank.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, (October 21, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Carl Decker Jr. will be officiating. Burial will be in the Rabbit Flat Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until time of services.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to help with final expenses.