Howard Begley

September 25, 1931 - April 5, 2010

BOONEVILLE - Howard Begley, 78, husband of Virginia (Hamilton) Begley, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Howard was born in Beattyville, KY on September 25, 1931, to the late Roscoe and Eugenia (Brandenburg) Begley. He was a Car Dealer, and Auto Aution Worker, a US Air Force Veteran, a KY Colonel, and attended the Methodist Church. Howard loved his family and home. He also loved fishing and trading cars. He still worked at the Backs Auto Aution in Mt. Sterling. He enjoyed going to Booneville, hanging out and telling jokes with his frineds. A life changing event occured for Howard when he assisted in the rescue during the September 1977 fire in Beattyville, KY Besides his wife of 54 years, he is survived by 1 son; James Howard Begley II of Bristol, TN, 1 daughter; Elena (Jeff) Moore of Annville, KY, 4 grandchildren; Khris Begley of Booneville, KY, Angela Oldham, Monica O'Brien, and Rebecca Matthews, all of Apex, NC, 5 great grandchldren; Pierce and Emily Begley, Conner O'Brien, Jordon and Caleb Matthews. Also surviving are 3 sisters; Maxine Evans and Ursa Horton, both of Franklin, OH, Mildred McIntosh, of Marietta, GA, and 1 brother; Russell Turner, Cora Cables, FL, and a host of friends and relatives. Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother; Bert Turner. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY, at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 9, 2010, with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010 beginning at 11:00 AM until the time of service. Interment at Warrens Chapel Cemetery Vincent, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Shane Back, Ronnie Hill, Ronnie Moore, Ricky Tirey, Gary Roberts, and Troy Brandenburg. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Becknell, Sid and Shawn Gabbard.