Joel Beason, age 64,

Joel Beason, age 64, of Forest City, passed away August 15, 2021.

Joel was born January 9, 1957 in Cleveland County to the late Charles Reid Beason and Martha Bridges Beason. He was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1975 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gardner-Webb University. He worked many years as a Psychiatrist for Rutherford Mental Health. Joel was a member of Forest Lake Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Beason.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Nathan C. Beason of Bostic; brother, Donald Beason (Rita) of Mooresboro.

A memorial service was held August 20, 2021 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wayne Toney officiating.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.