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Garfield Beamon

11/23/1938 - 11/28/2025

Obituary For Garfield Beamon

Elder Garfield Beamon, born November 23, 1938, passed away on November 28, 2025.

Born in Clinton, North Carolina, the eldest of eight children to Napolean and Thyra Beamon, he moved to Newburgh, NY, in the late 1950s, where he met the love of his life, Ms. Arlene Jeffress, soon to become Mrs. Arlene Beamon. They married and had three sons: Garfield Jr., Tyrone, and Timothy.

He joined Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, where he sang in the Male Chorus and the choir named The Voices. In the late 70s, he became an ordained minister under the guidance of the late great Bishop Johnson. He began traveling from church to church, preaching the word of God from Newburgh to NYC and beyond.

In 1980, Elder Beamon became the pastor of a church in Brooklyn, NY, named The Solid Rock Church of Christ, where he pastored for over 30 years. After retiring from the ministry and IBM, where he also worked for 30 years, he lost his wife of over 50 years, and he was never the same.

He is survived by his three sons, his sister, Ms. Hettie Summerlin of North Carolina, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Special thanks to Princess for being there. Sleep well, King. Elder Garfield Beamon, Lander Street Legend.

Services

11 Dec

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ 1524 Route 300 Newburgh, NY 12550 Get Directions »

11 Dec

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ 1524 Route 300 Newburgh, NY 12550 Get Directions »

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12/16/2025

Delford Jones

I remember Elder Beamon because he played the sousaphone in the marching band at Sampson High School in Clinton, NC. I was a freshman in his Industrial Arts class and he was a senior. Band Director Mr William Little was the teacher. I too went on to become a sousaphone plaayer, and majored in music as a tuba major in college. May Jehovah bless and comfort Elder Beamon's family. Delford Jones, South Toms River, New Jersey
12/13/2025

Carolyn Mathis Smith

Condolences, my heart is heavy, Garfield's father and my mother were double first cousins. Our families grew up together, Edna and I were classmates, and she was my best friend. Hettie, Wyatt, Linda, and the rest of the family you are in my prayers. I love you all.
12/11/2025

Deacon Handy Peterson

Deepest sympathy to the family, praying for the family, praying that the LORD will comfort and bless you with His eternal love. Pastor Elder David Marible Jr and the members of St.Paul Church of Christ. CLINTON, N.C. 1794 TURKEY HWY. CLINTON, N.C.28328.
12/08/2025

Hettie Beamon Summerlin

I love you my brother and I remember you as the oldest trying to help the younger ones and keep us in order.
12/08/2025

Angela jones

Condolences to the family. Angie Jones & family
12/06/2025

Handy Peterson

Deepest sympathy to the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot Heal. Keep trusting in the LORD. 🙏🏿❤️✌🏽
12/04/2025

Paul and Nancy Fisher

Our deepest condolences to the Beamon Family. May God strengthen you at this difficult time.
12/04/2025

PASTOR DR. FREDDIE R. HERRING SR

To the Late Pastor Garfield Beamon Family, Remember God is just a prayer away, please know that I am praying for you in the loss of your love one., Rev. Dr. Freddie R Herring - Salemburg, North Carolina
12/04/2025

Audrey Hancock

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE BEAMON FAMILY, GOD BE WITH YOU✝️