Dennis G. Beal

Dennis Glenn Beal, 81, of Martin, TN passed away October 5, 2024, surrounded by his
loving family. He was born in McKenzie, TN, to the late David and Mary Lou Beal. He
was also preceded in death by his stepmom, MaryAnne Kelley; two sisters, Joyce
Moore and Diane Costello; and great-grandson, Carson Martin.
He served in the US Army as part of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a hardworking
father and grandfather that spent most of his career as a truck driver. He was known by
the nickname “Red” growing up, and later becoming “Iron Legs” to all his trucker friends.
He loved to share the stories of the many things he had seen or done while traveling
across the US and Canada. He spent the last few years of his driving career with his
favorite traveling companion and fellow driver, his dog, Doodle.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Beal; two sons, Anthony (Michelle)
Beal and Mike (Misti) Beal; one daughter, Aimee (Dewayne) Martin; seven
grandchildren, Kala (Barry) Jennings, Charity Martin, Dakota (Monica) Beal, Gabriel
(Lanay) Martin, Tyler (Kaitlyn) Martin, Hunter (Madison) Beal, and Parker (Kennedy)
Beal; 13 great-grandchildren, Layton, Reagan, Brandon, Grayson, Rylee, Maycee,
Aiden, Kenadee, Mack, Kylee, Preston, Harlee, and Vedder. He is also survived by 5
brothers and 5 sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2pm at Liberty
Apostolic Church in Gleason, TN. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to
service.