Billy Ray Beam of Mayview, MO, passed away after recurring bouts of pneumonia on Thursday, April 9, 2026, one day after his 86th birthday. He died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. He was cremated.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the First Christian Church of Odessa (224 W. Dryden) with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and funeral at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following, all are invited to join the family for an informal gathering at Arcadian Moon: Winery and Restaurant, just west of the Higginsville junction on old Hwy 40.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church of Odessa, designated for the memorial fund, and left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.