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Richard Gray Beaver, son of late Carl Everet Beaver and Annie Reid Lowrance Beaver, died on September 15th, 2018. Richard (Rudy) was born in Mt. Ulla on July 17, 1938. After attending Mt. Ulla School from first grade through graduation, Rudy worked as a machinist until he was drafted and sent to Arlington, VA as a military policeman. When he returned home, he worked at Carolina Rubber Hose and Reeves Brothers for 10 years until he and Thad Linker became business partners and owners of Port City Transfer & Storage Co. Rudy was a lifelong and active member of Prospect Presbyterian Church as deacon, elder, Sunday School superintendent, usher, cemetery/historical keeper and in whatever way he was called. As a quiet strong man, he followed his Christian beliefs. Rudy was a Mooresville Mason for over fifty years. He helped begin Centenary (West Rowan) Fire Department and was a fireman for over forty years and participated in the annual fund raisers all his life. Rudy was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Harold; his sister-in-law, Barbie Bolmer Whitener. Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pam Bolmer Beaver; children, Allen Robertson (Sharon), Rodney Beaver (Adriana), Annie Heglar (Dwayne); grandchildren, Teshia Robertson Vickery, Garrett Robertson (Megan), Tyler Robertson (Jessica), Nolan Beaver, Anna Leigh Beaver, Madison Beaver, Nick Heglar (Joanna), and Mackenzie Heglar (Dylan); great grandchildren, Riley and Harrison Vickery, Josie Heglar, and Zander Robertson; brother, Wallace Beaver (Peggy) and their family; sister, Carol Wilson and her family; brother-in-law, Bill Bolmer; sister-in-law, Sonja Beaver; and brother-in-law, Chris Whitener and their families. The entire Linker family were great friends along with his “shop” and church buddies. Many other relatives and friends were part of Richard’s life and he dearly loved everyone. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 18 from 2:30-4:00 PM with a service following at 4:00 PM at Prospect Presbyterian Church with Rev. William "Will" Gipe officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state Monday, September 17 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 W NC 152 Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Beaver family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Richard Gray Beaver

July 17, 1938 - September 15, 2018