Dr. Edwin M. Beatty, Jr.'s Obituary
Dr. Edwin Beatty, Jr., 76, of Madisonville, LA died at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2008 after a short illness.
Dr. Beatty was born April 6, 1932 in Clarksdale, MS to Edwin M. Beatty and Rubye Lawson Beatty who preceded him in death. He spent his high school years in Tiptonville, TN where he began his football career. He attended the University of Mississippi and played football on a full scholarship where he became all SEC. In 2004 he was given the Bill Wade Unsung Hero Award representing the University of Mississippi by the All-American Football Foundation. Upon graduation he was the first round draft choice of the LA Rams. Prior to the season he returned to Ole Miss where he was an ROTC honor graduate. After graduation he served six months on active duty as Second Lieutenant at Fort Seal, OK. After rejoining the LA Rams, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers where he played from 1954 to 1956. In 1957 to 1961 he played center for the Pittsburg Steelers. He broke many records during his career and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for recovering the most fumbles in a single game. He attended the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry, Memphis, TN where he graduated in December 1962.
He along with his wife, Margaret Crook Beatty, who preceded him in death, and his children, Diana and Sam moved to Louisiana and began his dental practice in the Covington, Folsom and Mandeville area. After his retirement from private practice he served as the dentist for the U.S. Army until 2001. Dr. Beatty was a member of St. Michael’s, Mandeville, LA. In 2004 he became a licensed Eucharistic Minister in the Diocese of LA. Ed enjoyed life. He was an avid golfer and loved playing foursomes at Beau Chen with his friends.
Dr. Beatty is survived by his wife and best friend, Gaylen Hansbrough Beatty of Madisonville, LA, son Sam Beatty (Jackie), Spencer and Devon; daughter Diana Duggar (Kevin), Grant and Mimi of Carlsbad, CA; sister Carole Feisal (Vic) of Memphis, TN. Stepchildren, David, Michelle, Aaron (Julie), Myia (Steve), Mary Lee (Del), Gay Gay (Rudolph) and Casey (Catherine) along with many step-grandchildren and nephews.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial services on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Road, Mandeville, LA 70488.
Visitation at the church will begin at 10:00 AM.
Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Church, Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
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