Paul Dean Beach
October 2, 1935 – February 9, 2025
Paul Dean Beach, 89, of Valdese, passed away peacefully, with his daughters at his side, on Sunday, February 9. 2025.
Paul was born October 2, 1935, in Burke County, a son of the late Lawrence and Josephine Smith Beach. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in passing by two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Beach. He was married to Mildred “Mimi” Searcy. Together they had two daughters, Paula Beach Wittenberg (Danny) and Mimi Dee Beach Mesdag (Frank).
Paul graduated from Valdese High School in 1953. He loved sports and was a place kicker for his high school football team. He worked for General Electric building parts for transformers. He then ran a sawmill in Alaska and later became employed by the United States Postal Service.
Paul was a caring husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his loving companion of twenty years, Nita Rector; four grandchildren, Cana Wittenberg Selfors, Amy Wittenberg Lehmons, Timothy Medsag, and Jodi Mesdag; and eight great grandchildren.
Paul was always interested in helping and taking care of others. He loved serving the Lord and courageously moved the family to Alaska to be missionaries. After several years, he returned back to North Carolina to take care of his Mom and brother, Kenneth.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bethel Global Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence “Butch” Osborne officiating.
The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Global Methodist Church at 1338 Bethel Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Beach family.
I will miss Paul at Bethel. He was always there quietly listening to the music and sermons. It was a joy for he and Nita to go to lunch with some of the members following the Sunday services. Such a gentleman.
He was my fishing buddy for 10 yrs and was a great friend. Will miss him.
Our sincere condolences to you all. We are saddened to hear our cousin Paul has passed. Paul was always very kind to us, a soft-spoken gentleman with a wonderful laugh. Please know as requested, we will mail a memorial contribution to the church. God bless you all.
Charleen Smith and Cheryl Baker
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Mr. Beach is passing.
For the short time that i knew him, I was honored that he called me a friend.