Obituary

Odis Gene Beason Obituary

Odis Gene Beason, age 81, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Munster, Indiana. He was born on November 25, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to Frank and Vernie Beason.

Odis is survived by his daughters, Rebecca (Daniel) Snyder and Angela (Jason) Keenan; brother, Richard Beason; grandchildren, Nicholas Beason, Isabella Keenan, and Elijah Keenan; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Emilio, Lydia, Jayne, Levi, and Eleanor. He was preceded in death by wife, Sandra Beason; daughter, Carla Marie Beason; father, Frank Beason; mother, Vernie Beason; brothers, Frank, Robert, and Tommie Joe Beason; sisters, Katie Lyons, Vernie Dunn, Sarah Tibbs; and grandson, Noah Beason.

Gene was a proud United States Navy veteran and a dedicated member of Local 150 Operating Engineers, retiring after many years of hard work and service. He found great joy in his vegetable garden, classic cars, making stained glass, building and creating with his hands, and cheering on his grandchildren at their activities. He was a natural storyteller and loved to make people laugh. Family was at the center of his life, and his delicious Sunday meals brought loved ones together week after week, creating cherished memories that will live on for generations. His kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for his family will be missed beyond measure and remembered always.

The funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368, with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. The burial will take place at McCool Cemetery. A visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.