Ralph Beakley, Jr., age 87, of Millville, passed away Monday evening, November 11, 2024 at the Millville Center.

Born in Millville to Ralph and Selma Johnson Beakley, Ralph attended Millville High School before joining the US Army. Afterwards, he worked at Kerr Glass for 15  years before answering the call of his first love-auto mechanics and body work, that led him to begin auto repair as a career. He was an excellent mechanic and body man and worked many years in the Millville area.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Herschel, Cullus, and Wesley. He is survived by a son, Paul Finch, stepson, Jerry Finch, sisters, Ida Myers and husband Ted; Carol McGonigal and husband, John O'Hanlon, grandchildren, Rene`, Cedric and Sydney Finch, and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was private at Barr Funeral Home and services will be private at the convenience of the family.