Walter Reaves Beams

Walter Beams, age 52 of Albany, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 8th at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church of Albany with Steve Waller officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 7th at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Walter Reaves Beams was born January 14, 1971, in Dallas, Texas to Drew Henderson Beams and Virginia Wells-Beams and was named after his uncle, Walter Jess and his godfather, Reaves Hickman. He grew up in Dallas where he was an active outdoor sportsman, graduating from Highland Park High School in 1989. He continued his education at Arizona State University and the University of North Texas where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He married Lane Chapman on October 20, 2007, in Dallas. Walter loved football, fishing, hunting, cooking outdoors, and NASCAR. He was a lifelong fan of the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys. His love and loyalty for his family was evident in everything he did from spending time with them to supporting them in their times of need. This love and loyalty were also extended to his circle of friends who were many. He will be remembered for his big heart, bear hugs, and his contagious laughter that brought joy to all those around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Drew Beams; and his grandparents.