Harrion Alexander Beaver, Jr

January 9, 1944 - September 8, 2020

Harrion Alexander Beaver Jr January 9, 1944 � September 8, 2020 Harrion Alexander Beaver Jr, affectionately known as Alex, or Poppy by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 in Jacksonville FL. He was loved by many in all different walks of life. Born and raised in Landis, NC he was a "Good Ole Country Boy" from the South. He graduated from South Rowan High School in 1962 where he played football, marched in the band, and was an honor student. Alex attended NC State University and enlisted into the US Airforce during the Vietnam War. Alex married the love of his life, Judy Suttle Beaver, in November 1967. They raised their 3 children: Zan Beaver, Kibbin Beaver, and Kameron Beaver Branon in the small town of Lincolnton, NC. He worked in textiles and real estate in Lincolnton for 30 years before retirement. Poppy moved to Jacksonville, FL to be near his children and grandchildren in 2015. He has 5 grandchildren: Ashton Beaver 20, Abby Beaver 17, Savannah Branon 13, DJ Branon 10, and Karli Branon 7. He is also survived by his sister Judie Beaver Simmons of Kannapolis, NC Alex loved his family and recently looked forward to spending weekends going to dinners and watching silly movies with the kids and grandkids. He was a proud military veteran. Poppy was known for his corny jokes and flirtatious behavior with the ladies - all in good fun. Alex had a great sense of humor but could be very stubborn in his beliefs and opinions which brought on great debates around the dinner table. He had an enormous place in his heart for animals and would spend his last dime for a pet toy or treat. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with gadgets and gizmos. Poppy was Father Christmas, the engineer of many unforgettable memories. Every present was thoughtful and very specific to each person. He made Christmas magical in his own Poppy way. He will be dearly missed and never far from our hearts and minds. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Memorial Hospital and Heartland Hospice. Especially IIka and Winter from the Intensive Care Unit and Jessica and Irene from Hospice for their wonderful compassion and guidance.