John Beal, 71, of Tallmadge, OH went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Heaven recieved a truly amazing man on that day. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Merry. He is survived by sister in-law, Debra Hills of Tallmadge; brothers in-law, Andrew T. (Linda) Haydu of Northport, AL; Gary (Ellen) Haydu of Tuscaloosa, AL.; and Glenda Hibbs, a wonderful caregiver and loving friend, and Bo, his loyal companion; also surviving is Matt and Arline Pal, Ralph and Linda Miller; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was a member of the Akron Blind Center and Cornerstone Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10am on Monday February 23, 2015 followed by a memorial service at 11am at Cornerstone Free Methodist Church 578 Killian Rd. Akron OH 44319 (330) 644-3937. Pastor Brenda Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in honor of John to Cornerstone Free Methodist Church.