James E. Beauchamp, Sr.

James E. Beauchamp, Sr., 81, of Delmar, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in West Post Office, MD, a son of the late Elwood Elijah Beauchamp and Ida Mae Burke Beauchamp. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Salisbury, with 25 years of service and the owner of a Texaco station. Most important was his love for God, family and church. He helped build the church that was such an important part of his life. He became a Deacon in 1972. Brother Beauchamp was a member of the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, where he served as CPMA leader, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Band Leader (leader for prayer meeting), musician and song leader. He attended BTI for courses on the history of the church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Angelina Triglia Beauchamp; six children, James E. Beauchamp, Jr. and his wife Gail of Delmar, Dottie M. Mervine and her husband Clair of Delmar, Roy L. Beauchamp and his wife Glenda of Mardela Springs, Mary D. Luffman and her husband Hollis of Delmar, Janet L. Butler of Laurel and George W. Beauchamp of Delmar; 9 grandchildren, James E. Beauchamp, III, Michael S. Beauchamp, Mechelle R. Ray, Deena Whitaker, Ricky Hughes, Denise Shockley, Delores Davis, Heather Butler and Will Beauchamp; 14 great grandchildren, Tyler, Phillip, Luke, Chad, Jeremy, Shayne, Noah, Brian, Troy, Michael, Jessica, Linda, Jennifer and Ryan; two sisters, Beulah Core of Salisbury and Betty Milton of Fruitland and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Holly Luffman; two sisters, Lillian Foskey and Margie Brumbley and two brothers, Richard Beauchamp and Norwood Beauchamp. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy in Delmar. Family and friends may call from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Pastor Mike Phillips will officiate. Interment will follow the services in Riverton Cemetery in Mardela Springs, Maryland. In memory of Brother Beauchamp, contributions may be sent to the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, 16222 Arvey Road, Laurel, DE 19956 or to Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

James E. Beauchamp, Sr.

May 11, 1926 - November 12, 2008