Leonard Ray Beshires

Leonard Ray Beshires, age 59, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was a resident of Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Randy Holloway officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A time of visitation will be held beginning at 1:30 PM until the time of the service. 

Leonard was born on January 2, 1965, in Ripley, TN, to Lenard Scott Beshires and Mary Littles Beshires. He was self-employed as a farmer. He was married to Phylana Beshires for 35 years. He loved his family dearly, as well as his 4-legged babies. He enjoyed life and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, grilling, and riding his 4-wheeler. He loved aggravating his wife and grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Phylana Beshires of Brownsville, TN; three sons, Jhasen Mayo of Camden, TN, Jessie Beshires of Hartsville, TN, Calvin Beshires (Molly) of Brownsville, TN; one daughter, Tealina Maness (Dustin) of Brownsville, TN; three brothers, Tony Beshires (Shelia) of Pinson, TN, Scott Beshires of Brownsville, TN, Sammy Beshires of Brownsville, TN. He leaves a legacy of love for his 12 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenard and Mary Beshires, and three sisters, Barbara Freeman, Patsy Smith and Joyce Jackson. 

Pallbearers for the service are Tony Beshires, Sammy Beshires, Frank Pender, Clyde Freeman, Jeff Freeman, and Dustin Maness.  Honorary Pallbearers are Abigail Perry and Jhasen Mayo. 

                                                                                         For Dad

                                                                        He never looked for praises

                                                                         He was never one to boast

                                                                   He just went on quietly working

                                                                     For the ones he loved the most. 

                                                                    His dreams were seldom spoken

                                                                           His wants were very few

                                                                    And most of the time his worries 

                                                                               Went unspoken too. 

                                                                   He was there....A firm foundation

                                                                      Through all our storms of life

                                                                         A sturdy hand to hold on to

                                                                                In times of stress and strife.

                                                                              A true friend we could turn to

                                                                             When times were good or bad

                                                                              One of our greatest blessings

                                                                               The man that we called Dad. 

All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.