John Gordon Beasley, Sr. (July 3, 1888 - April 5, 1959)
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Marker Text: A leading figure in 20th-century Crockett history, John Gordon "Big Jack" Beasley, Sr., was involved in a number of local businesses, including the Davy Crockett Federal Savings and Loan, which he helped organize in 1928. Beasley served as mayor of Crockett (1936-1940) during the city's centennial celebration. Accomplishments of his administration included paved and lighted streets for the city and Davy Crockett Memorial Building and Park. (1984)
Aluminum Grave Marker
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Marker No. 11231
Geographic: 31.332354, -95.465927
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Location: Evergreen Cemetery, near intersection of SH 19 and US Hwy 287, Crockett