Michael Beatty

Michael Beatty, 56, of Newton, IL, formerly of Jewett, IL, died June 8, 2018 in his home. He was born October 22, 1961 in Canton, IL, the son of Jack Beatty & Karen (Ward) Beatty-Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Bonnie King on September 29, 1984, and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Stephanie Lynn. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Christina M. & Roger Harris; by a grandchild; by his step-daughter, Cathy Jo; by his siblings, Jack Walton, Ron Beatty, Dale Beatty, Sharon Dobbs, and James Beatty; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish, hunt mushrooms, and bow hunt. He was a lover of animals, and leaves behind his four-legged companion, Rascals. Anyone who knew him could tell you that the man loved Elvis, and passionately. Mike will long be remembered as a prankster extraordinaire, but he always did it out of the love he had for those around him. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson.