John Chandler Riley Beaton Jr.
June 16, 1977 - April 5, 2022
John Chandler Riley Beaton Jr. passed away on April 5, 2022, at his home in Sarasota at the age of 44. He was born on June 16th, 1977 and grew up in in St Petersburg Florida. John graduated from Boca Ciega and went to aviation academy where he graduated at the top of his class. Unfortunate later in life he went blind, but he did not let it stop him. He went to college and worked at Publix as a bagger. He touched many peoples lives with his inspiring story. He is survived by his girlfriend Anna, his mother (Patricia Croyle), stepfather (Randall Croyle), sister (DeeDee Simpkins w/ Shane Simpkins), his nephew (Justin Simpkins w/ McKenzie Simpkins), his niece Lesley Simpkins, aunts’ uncles, and cousins. John was affectionately known as “spud” or “Beaton”. He was intelligent, intuitive, kind and loving who would love a good debate. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 4900 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709.
John Chandler Riley Beaton Jr. passed away on April 5, 2022, at his home in Sarasota at the age of 44. He was born on June 16th, 1977 and grew up in in St Petersburg Florida. John graduated from Boca Ciega and went to aviation academy where... View Obituary & Service Information