SPARTA, GA - Mr. James Thomas (J. T.) Beasley of Sparta and originally from Oxford, GA ended his four year battle with failing health Thursday August 1, 2013 at his residence in the Powelton Community. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Myrtle Hodges Beasley, three sons, Ricky Joe Beasley and wife Mary of Newborn, Ronnie Beasley of Shady Dale, Donnie Beasley and wife Merlene of Mansfield, Grandchildren, Christina Carter of Newborn, J R and wife Misty of Covington, Extended family member, Nevach Armistead, brother, Herbert Beasley of Covington. He was preceded in death by his great grandson, Jason James Beasley. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Powelton Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to Lowe Funeral Home P.O. Box 488 Warrenton, GA 30828 Please visit www.lowefuneralhomes.net to sign the online guestbook. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333