The Rev. Dr. Jack Martin Beaver, 82, slipped into eternity after a brief illness Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, N.C.
Jack was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1939. He graduated from King University, Bristol, Tenn.; attended Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.; and received a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate from Erskine Theological Seminary, Due West, S.C.
In his early years of ministry, Jack supplied several churches in South Carolina and was the pastor of the Spencer Presbyterian Church, Spencer, North Carolina. For 36 years, he was the chaplain of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, Rabun Gap, and for almost 30 of those years, he was also the minister of the Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church. Upon his retirement from the church, he was made Pastor Emeritus. After moving to Black Mountain, Jack became a member of Western North Carolina Presbytery.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe D. Beaver and Nina West Beaver; his brother, Taylor D. Beaver; and his grandson, Jesse Thomas Gibbs.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Dixon DuPuy Beaver; daughter, Jacquelyn Beaver Gibbs (Paul); son, Michael Beaver (Kristy); and grandchildren, Emily Beaver, Rachel Beaver, John Gibbs, Josiah Gibbs, and Joseph Gibbs.
A memorial service will be held at a later time. Memorials may be made to Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church, Rabun Gap, GA 30568.
Harwood Home for Funerals & Cremation Services is assisting the family. The website is www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com.