Gilbert Earl “Gib” Beaty of Albany, Kentucky, passed away at The Medical Center at Albany, on Friday, January 31, 2025, having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 30 days. He was born in Byrdstown, Tennessee, on Saturday, February 1, 1936, the son of Haskel and Ruby (Dowdy) Beaty. He was retired from the U. S. Navy, a Christian, and a cherished member of Maupin Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlene Reeder, Ordean Mullins, Grady Beaty, Nell Zachary, and Larry R. Beaty. He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Pierce) Beaty, whom he wed on Monday, December 22, 1958, his son, Michael (& Charlotte) Beaty of Albany, Kentucky, his siblings, Jim Beaty of Wartburg, Tennessee, Creola Cummings of Byrdstown, Tennessee, Brenda Jung of Tampa, Florida, Sue Kline of Nashville, Tennessee, J.C. Beaty of Tallahassee, Florida, and Faye Sloan of Anderson, Indiana, his grandchildren, Chelsea Ballinger, and Nicholas Williams.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST in the Memory Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. David Stearns and Bro. Greg Wells officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after 5:00 p.m. CST and again Wednesday morning from 6:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Peolia Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky, with Monticello DAV chapter 105 providing military honors.
Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.