David Neal Beene, Sr.

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven David Neal Beene, Sr., 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on September 27, 2024. Visitation will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home (626 Star Landing Road East, Southaven, MS 38672) with services to follow at Hernando Methodist Church (1890 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632) at 4:00 p.m. A second visitation will follow the service at the church. The service will be officiated by Rev. David Cox, Rev. Barry Male, and Rev. Amy Daniels. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. David was born on April 3,1949, in Water Valley. He was the son of Cora Overstreet Beene and Charles Leslie “Buster” Beene. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three dear siblings, Gladys (Gladness) Ward, Inez Langford, and Charles Beene. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cheryl, his son, Neal, his daughter, Corrie Pearson (Kenneth) and his grandchildren, Charlie and Stella Pearson. David loved people. He loved to laugh. He loved serving others through the countless charities he was involved with including the March of Dimes, United Blood Services, Kool the Kids, Special Olympics, St. Jude, delivering MIFA meals, and the Community Foundation of North Mississippi. He loved each of his Methodist churches throughout his lifetime and the community of believers in each that became our best friends. He loved a good road trip, relaxing at the beach, bourbon, the zoo, Ole Miss football, Broadway musicals, and fishing trips. He loved planning family reunions and getting the people he loved together. He just loved and was loved by so many in return. David worked for the Bank of Mississippi/BancorpSouth for 43 years. During that time he formed many lasting and loving relationships in three places: Tupelo, Batesville, and DeSoto County. Starting in the credit card center and advancing through the ranks, David’s career was marked with success. The greatest accomplishment in his banking career was building and establishing a branch in Batesville from the ground up. He was known for his ability to connect with the community and mix work with fun. His coworkers have countless memories of his antics and behavior to keep the workplace light and fun. More than the work, the relationships he formed meant the most to him. David’s favorite job was loving his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather (BeBe). He did everything in his power to enrich the lives of his family and friends. His idea of a great Saturday was sweating at the ballpark watching his grandchildren play ball. His presence will be missed, but his impact will last forever. Memorials in honor of David can be sent to the following: Community Foundation of North Mississippi cfnm.org 315 Losher St. #100, Hernando, MS 38632 Hernando Methodist Church hernandomethodist.org 1890 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Hernando, MS 38632 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org 262 Danny Thomas Pl Memphis, TN 38105 Expressions of condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

David Neal Beene, Sr.

April 3, 1949 - September 27, 2024

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