Gerald Milton Beebe, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Gerald's wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Inurnment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Gerald was an animal lover.  His family asks that memorial contributions be made to C.A.R.E. (Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor).  Contributions may also be made to The Appleton City Track Project through the AC Booster Club.  Donations can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Gerald M. Beebe was born April 4, 1945 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Tom and Gladys (LaRont) Beebe.  In his younger days, Gerald loved to demolition derby.  He was a truck driver for JB Hunt and the owner of Beebe's Garage.  Gerald was a member of the Eagles Arie.  He enjoyed his time spent at the Senior Center eating and visiting with friends.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Linda Beebe, and 2 sisters, Barbara Long and Doris Bray.

He is survived by his son, Trent and wife, Cindy, and their children, Tyler and Chase of Appleton City, Missouri, 4 siblings; Myrna Wirsig of Clinton, MO, Tom Beebe and wife, Sally of Blue Springs, Missouri, Robert Beebe and wife, Evelyn of Montrose, Missouri, and Martha Peck and husband, Dewey of Clinton, Missouri, his good friend, Connie Newberry, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.