Basil Beverly

Kingsport - Basil Beverly, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2014at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, He was born in Wise, VA, was a former resident of Boise, Idaho, Odessa, Texas and had lived in Kingsport since 1984. Mr. Beverly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received five major battle stars. For many years of his life he was affiliated with the automobile industry. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff in the PC Unit at the VA Medical. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. Surviving are his loving wife of 71 years, Nell Marie Beverly; son, Robert Beverly and wife, Deborah; grandson, Bryan; granddaughter, Jennifer; great granddaughter, Avery; sister, Pauline Eaton; brother, Carl Beverly and wife, Margie and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm Friday, June 6, 2014 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Carter-Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor J.W. Depew and Rev. David Luster officiating. Music will be provided by Damon Depew. Military Graveside Rites follow at Tri Cities Memory Gardens conducted by the American Legion Post #3/265. Pallbearers will be members of the American Legion Post #3/265. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Baptist Church, 2504 Hawaii St., Kingsport, TN. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Beverly family.