Ernest A. Beese, 81, of
A strong supporter of youth baseball, Mr. Beese coached in and organized several youth baseball leagues in the south suburbs of
A tile contractor, Mr. Beese ran his own business, B/Z Tile Co., for several years. His firm installed the flooring in many schools, homes, businesses and shopping malls in the
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He was an Army veteran and a member of Clearwater First Assembly of God Church.
Interment will be at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at
In addition to his wife, Shirley, Mr. Beese is survived by his two sons, Gary (Lori) of Largo, Fla. and Kevin (Patti) of Glen Ellyn, Ill; a brother, Don (Ann) of Michigan City, Ind.; five grandchildren, Craig, a captain in the U.S. Army; Mark of Lansing, Ill.; and Sarah, Aaron and Meghan, all of Glen Ellyn; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation,
Arrangements are being handled by Veterans Funeral Care,
