Roy "Jack" Beatty

Roy “Jack” Beatty, 77, of Eminence, passed from this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home. He was born in Beech Grove on December 7, 1943, to the late Mary (Bosse) Beatty. Roy, also known as Jack, was the youngest of four children (brothers Jim, Jerry, and John). He was a 1962 graduate of Southport High School. Completing trade school in 1963, he went on to have a long successful career where he was contracted to many different locations by the Sheet Metal Workers Union (including construction on the top of the Bank One Building downtown with Elite Erectors). Introduced to his wife Kathy Bruggner by her brother Tommy, the happy couple were united in marriage on February 11, 1966. Jack and Kathy started their happy family in Indianapolis, later moving to the quiet rural life of Morgan County, settling in Eminence. A traveler at heart, Jack was blessed to spend time in 42 different states thanks to his skilled trade. Baptized 2 years ago at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, he converted to Catholicism and joined Kathy in her faith. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He always kept a fridge full of candy for his grandkids, who he always enjoyed teasing. He found solace watching birds and enjoying the outdoors. Diligently providing for his wife and five children, Jack was most comfortable and content with the simple life that he and Kathy created and will forever and always be missed by all who knew him. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister in laws, Harriett Beatty, Vicki Clapper and Patricia May. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Kathy Beatty of Eminence; children, Dennis Beatty (wife, Heather), Keith Beatty (wife, Julie) both of Cloverdale, twins, Mary Thornburg (husband, Nick) of Clayton, and Gary Beatty of Eminence, and Paul Beatty of Fishers; brothers, Jim Beatty (wife, Cheryl) of Beech Grove, Jerry and John Beatty (wife, Barbara) both of Live Oak, Florida; in-laws, Tommy Bruggner (wife, Jerri) of Wentzville, Missouri and Allen Clapper of Eminence; and his cherished grandkids, Andrew, Erin, Abby, Kylee, Morgan, Maddy, Memphis, Lundynn, Sicily, and Maddox. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m., Father Jude will officiate, and Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S Meridian St, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Jack’s memory search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com

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Roy "Jack" Beatty

December 7, 1943 - August 6, 2021