John Andrew Begley

john begley

September 20, 1953 ~ September 25, 2017

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John Andrew Begley, 64, of Danville died September 25, 2017. He was born September 20, 1953, in Lebanon, KY to Maurice and Isabelle Carrico Begley of Springfield, KY. John and his family moved to Danville in 1976 after graduating from St. Catharine College and Eastern Kentucky University. John, along with his dad and dad\'s partner, opened the B & E Furniture Store on Hustonville Road in Danville in 1977, where he enjoyed working and serving his loyal customers until two weeks ago. He is a member of Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church where he was also a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. John loved spending time with family, watching his kids and grandkids play ball, teaching his grandkids practical lessons (affectionately becoming known as Mr. Wizard), watching University of Kentucky football, reading his Bible, and eating ice cream. With his parents, he is also survived by his wife Mary Reinle Begley (married July 25, 1975), two daughters Carla (Ryan) Carr, Jackie (Chris) LeMonds both of Danville, a son Taylor (Becky Barrick) Begley of St. Louis, Missouri, six grandchildren William, Andrew, and Addison Carr, Katherine, Caroline, and Julia LeMonds, siblings Judy (Steve) Lile, Tony (Penny) Begley, Janice (Charley) Blandford, Kenny (Cindy) Begley, Mary (Bernard) Mudd, Sara (Ross) Downs, Greg (Brenda) Begley, and Tom (Karen) Begley. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, with visitation after 4 pm Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Danville. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or Calvary Baptist Church Mission fund. Visitation: after 4 p.m., Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church Funeral Mass: 11 a.m., Thursday at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

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  33. Sending love and prayers to the family! Danville has lost a great businessman and I have lost a friend and classmate of WCHS!

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  45. Mary, Carla, Jackie, Taylor, and all family members, We are deeply saddened with John\’s passing and want each of you to know that you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. What a fine man he was and his love and precious memories will be with you forever. May you find comfort and peace knowing that he is in Heaven with Jesus and those who have gone before. Love you all!

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  46. Dear Mary and family, We, at Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc., are so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you will all be in our prayers! May God give you comfort during this heart-wrenching time!

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  48. John was such a special man and dear to our hearts at Personal Finance Co. Shared many laughs with him. No doubt he has found his place in heaven. Thoughts and prayers for the family

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  50. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for the entire family from nancy kleckner and scotty and Jennifer chambers.

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  61. Mary and Jackie, I crossed your path many years ago, but I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you will find strength on God\’s word and knowing you will see him again in Heaven.

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  64. Mary, Carla, Jackie, & Taylor, please know that all of you and your families are in our continued prayers. John was such a good and kind man and often our bleacher mate at many games for our children and grandchildren. I know that you have so many memories of him as husband, father, and grandfather even during this time of grief and heartache. The gifts he gave his family, friends, and community through his kind, compassionate, and quiet spirit truly made a difference. I pray for your comfort, peace, and strength as you walk this journey with the assurance that he rests in the presence of God.

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  65. I have known John for quite some time through work and long before that. He was such a wonderful man, talked about his family all the time and had a smile on his face every time you saw him. My prayers to all of his family. He will be missed by everyone.

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  69. Dear Mary and family, So sorry for your loss. Will always have fond memories of John. Johns kindness and optimism will surely be missed. The entire community has lost a kind soul and kindred spirit. Prayers for your family.

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  72. Mary and Family, Very sorry to hear of John\’s passing. Its been a while since being roommates with John at EKU. I remember him to be humble, caring of others and seemed to know exactly what he was doing in life even though most of us did not have a clue at the time. He had great respect for his family and friends and always had a smile that could end a disagreement quickly. Good times in the Gold Nova with jacked up wheels, bad exhaust and small engine. When we rode around Richmond and stopped at red lights, other sports cars always wanted to drag out when light turned green but John would gun the engine with the bad exhaust and when light turned green we just watched the other cars speed off and we would laugh like crazy. We also had some fun times visiting Lebanon. Time passes by way to quickly and we all seem to go our separate ways. In John\’s case he is telling jokes with Saint Peter and sharing his smile in heaven. May God Bless you all!

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  79. I am truly sorry for the John\’s family loss. John was a great friend and business associate. You will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family.

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  84. I am so sorry to hear of John\’s passing. He was such a great man always a pleasure to see and be around. He will be sadly missed. Praying for all his family and friends during this difficult time.

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  85. Our family saw a post on facebook that made us aware of your family\’s loss. Emily and I both have fond memories of your family from high school, softball and work. Please accept our condolences in this very sad time

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  86. Mary and Children: I was shocked and saddened to hear of John\’s passing. Even though our families have not remained especially close over the years, I will always remember your family and John with great fondness. You-all were the best neighbors we ever had here in Danville. I had the good fortune to see John at church several times a year. After Mass we would \”catch up\” on each other\’s families and I will miss that, too. May you find peace and satisfaction in knowing that John has earned his place in Heaven by the life he led. John was a good man and will be missed by many.

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