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James E. Beckenbaugh Jr., 73, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Lewistown, son of the late James Sr. and Hope (Wilson) Beckenbaugh. He married Debra Pike in 1993.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years; three daughters: Sheree Royer and husband Matthew in Nevada, Daffany Nance in Virginia, Amanda Beckenbaugh of Souderton; a son, Sean Teis and wife Jackie of Duncansville; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald Wilson of Lewistown.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Youtzy. Jim graduated from Lewistown High School in 1970 and Ice Cream University in 2005.
He was proprietor of Deep Six Dive Shop and Top of the Mast Boat Covers, owner of Easy Vend Inc., Clementine's BBQ, Carwash Inc., and Cold Stone Creamery stores in Altoona and State College.
Jim was a PADI Course Director, member of the Warriors Mark Wingshooting Club and Love In Action International Ministry, where he traveled to Bolivia to help establish an orphanage. He served as a board member of God Is
My Dad Ministry.
He enjoyed SCUBA diving, bird hunting with his German shorthair pointer, and cooking for his family.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., Pastor Sean Teis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Crossroads of Pregnancy: 212 Frankstown Road, Altoona, PA 16602; or God is My Dad Ministry: PO Box 213 Duncansville, PA 16635.
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