CMDR William Frederick "Bill" Beacham, USN, (Ret.) 64, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 8, 2014 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Born on October 9, 1949, in Scranton, PA he was the son of the late William John Beacham and Betty Joan Butler Beacham.

Bill earned his Bachelor's Degree and Master's degree from Emery Riddle Aeronautical University. He proudly served in the United States Navy with 32 years of dedicated service before his honorable discharge as a Commander in August 2006. He was employed by the federal government as a program analyst for the past six years.

In February 1976, he married his beloved wife, Rebecca Mae Beacham. Together they celebrated 38 wonderful years together.

Bill enjoyed being outdoors, especially loving to work in his yard. He enjoyed science fiction, comedy and action movies. He was an avid reader. He travelled extensively for work and pleasure with his wife, spending time in Hawaii, Florida, Virginia, California, Japan, Australia, Spain, Italy and Egypt. However, his greatest love was for his family. He loved to spend time doing things with them.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his son, William "Will" Beacham, Jr. (Andrea) of Newport News, VA; his brother, Kelly Beacham and his sister, Kim Black; and his grandchildren, Mya Tugwell, Alli Tugwell, John P. Beacham, Isabella Beacham, and Calyssa Beacham.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

All services will be private.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.