James Beasley , 87 of Grovetown , Ga entered into rest on October 17, 2023 at Wellstar MCG Medical Center. Survived by his wife Patricia Beasley ; son Andy Beasley ; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Tracy Hawkins . He also had six sisters . James served in the U.S. Navy , he also retired from the Medcial College of Georgia after 37 years as a Heart and Lung Perfusionist . A celebration of his life will be held at 5 PM on Monday October 23, 2023 at McNeill Funeral Home , 3507 Wrightsboro Road , Augusta. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.