The funeral service for Douglas Clayton Beech, 72 year-old Enid resident will be 11:00AM Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Wade Burleson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home. He will be cremated after the funeral, per his request.

Doug was born September 15, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to Herman and Anna Lois (Grimes) Beech and passed away suddenly in his home in Enid on Friday, September 4, 2015. He moved to Enid where he graduated from Enid High School with the class of 1960. He enjoyed playing basketball while at Enid High.

He worked at Zale's Jewelry for 38 years. On April 25, 2003 he married Bertha Oswald in Enid where the couple made their home. He was a long-time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, (and winning) he and Bertha also enjoyed going to the casino.

He is survived by his wife Bertha, of the home, two daughters; Shelly C Beech of Bartlesville, OK. , Glenda Dianne Chavez of Tulsa, two sons: Christopher Beech and Matthew Beech, both of Tulsa. Step-children, Gloria Blevins and husband Pat, of Enid, Carol Lewis and husband John, of Enid, Rickie Klein, Linda Bitner, and Teresa Oswald all of Cresent. 6 grandchildren; Steven Chavez, Hayden Wehmeyer, Payton Beech, Logan Brandt, Kyler Beech, and Savannah Beech. 12 step-grandchildren, one brother Danny Beech, four sisters; Nettie Phillips, Bettie Richmond, Bobbie Davis, and Kathy Basden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, his grandmother Mamie Grimes, and his uncle W.J. Grimes.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com