Charlie Lee Beasley Sr., 90 of Rockford departed this earthly life June 1, 2025. He was born February 8, 1935 in Macon, MS the son of  Willie A. Sr. and Katie Beasley. Charlie lived in Rockford since 1959 coming from Vance, MS.  He married  the former Mary Lou Tennin December 25, 1957, she preceded him in death. Charlie was employed as a die caster by Greenlee Brothers Textron several years before becoming disabled and over 30 years in environmental control by the Rockford Park District. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Charlie attended schools in Mississippi.

Charlie leaves to cherish many loving memories, his daughter, Katie Jordan; two sons, Charles Lee Jr. (Jacqueline) Beasley and Alphonso Beasley; 9 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; five brothers, Willie Jr. (Patricia) Beasley, Lester (Loretta) Beasley, Tyson Beasley, Eddie Beasley and Michael (Yvonne) Beasley; six sisters, Minnie Lark, Edna Ruth Beasley, Willie Mae  Francis, Katie L. Beasley, Nancy C. Beasley and Clara J. Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends including daughters in law, Deborah Beasley and Juanita Beasley.  He was predeceased  by his parents; wife: Mary Lou Beasley; son, Willie Beasley; parents; brother, Tommy L. Beasley; two sisters, Pearline Beasley and Arma Jean Beasley; son in law, Clarance Jordan and three grandchildren.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Providence Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 200 N. Johnston Ave.