John G. "Jack" Beaven, age 91 of St. Mary, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born on May 22, 1923 in St. Mary, KY. Mr. Beaven was the co-owner of Beaven Brothers Grocery, a retiree of Cowen Manufacturing Company, a life-long member of St. Charles Catholic Church, and was a loving husband, father, papaw and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John G. Sr., and Grace Hill Beaven; brothers, Charles and Hill Beaven.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Rita Ann O'Daniel Beaven, of St. Mary, KY; four sons, Johnny (Glinda) Beaven, of Springfield, KY, Michael (Glenda) Beaven, of Harrodsburg, KY, David (Martha) Beaven, of Lawrenceburg, KY, Steven Beaven, of Lexington, KY; daughter, Judy (Peter) Johnson, of Louisville, KY; two brothers, Mike Beaven, of Bowling Green, KY, Joe Lee Beaven, of Lexington, KY; sister, Theresa Martin Craig, of Lebanon, KY; seven grandchildren, Laurie Carrico, Mathew, Christopher, Derick, John and Lindsey Beaven, Jessica Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Derick, Morgan and Peyton Carrico.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Jim Graf. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Bosley Funeral Home. Prayer services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening by Deacon Joseph R. Dant.