James F. Beaver Sr. 76, of Bridgeport died Thursday January 10, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born May 24, 1936 in Wheeling, a son of the late Edward L. and Lena (Thompson) Beaver. He was retired from the former Wheeling Machine Products Co. Wheeling, and a semi driver for Rine's Recycling, he was also a veteran of the US Marines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Thompson) Beaver, brothers Charles, and Edward Beaver. Jim is survived by his son James F. Beaver Jr. and his fiancee Angel of McMechan, and the love of his life his granddaughter Hannah Beaver, a brother William G. (Wanita) Beaver of Mozart WV. Friends are invited to a celebration of Jim's life on Monday January 14, 2013 from 11 am till time of service at 1 pm at Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside, with Rev. James Hoff officiating, interment in Highland Cemetery Mt. Pleasant.To leave a condolence please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com