Thomas AaronBeggs

 Thomas Aaron Beggs, 69, of Greenville passed away on Dec. 22, 2008, at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Memoryland Memorial Park with Rev. Ben McGraw officiating. Mr. Beggs was born May 5, 1939, in Hunt County to Thomas Henry Beggs and Clara Lois Gregory Beggs. On June 7, 1968, he married Joy Louise Boyd in Greenville. He worked as a leadman of mill-line at Walker-McDonald Mfg. for almost 34 years.He also worked with his wife providing childcare in their home. He loved gardening and was admired for his good “greenthumb.” His survivors include his wife of Greenville; daughter, Sheila Avants and husband, Chad of Greenville; son Heath Beggs and his girlfriend, Tiffany Pelham of Sulphur Springs; grandson Coleman Avants of Greenville; brother Bobby Beggs of Greenville; sisters Ann Clifton and Nelda Griffin of Greenville, Betty Butler of Gilmer, and Doris Wallace of Longview; and several nieces and nephews.His parents preceded him in death.Arrangements are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.