Edwin "Barry" Lebaron Bealer

March 25, 1948 — May 22, 2018

Barry Bealer, 70, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 22, 2018, with his wife of fifty years and daughters by his side, after a long battle with chronic lung disease. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Bealer are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 25, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and at a reception following the service at Hibernian Hall.

Barry was born on March 25, 1948, in Arlington, Virginia, as the only child of the late Edwin Alexander Bealer and Anna Updike Bealer. He graduated from Greenbrier Military Academy and studied at the University of Richmond.
He began his career as a piece goods buyer for Thalhimer’s in Richmond, VA before joining his father in the beer distribution industry in Danville, VA. He and his family relocated to Charleston, SC in 1981 after buying into Bay Beverage Distributors.

Barry was a dedicated husband, proud father, and loving grandfather. His quick wit and sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. He was an avid reader, music lover and an Honorary Life member of Hibernian Hall, where he spent many hours perfecting his favorite pastime, gin rummy.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah McClelland Bealer; two daughters, Stephanie Townsend (Robert) and Courtney Jones (Justin); and five grandchildren, Robbie and Abby Townsend; Emmy Kate, Allie Ryan, and Justin Jones, Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hibernian Society of Charleston Foundation, Inc., 105 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401, which provides needs based annual educational scholarships to deserving applicants attending The Citadel, The College of Charleston, and Trident Technical College.

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