James (Beau) Beauchamp, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, to James and Frederica Beauchamp.
He was a handful growing up in Brooklyn, but when he joined the Navy and met Joan, he truly changed the course of his life. Beau was very proud of his 25-year Navy career, especially his Submarine service. He was able to take his family on a remarkable journey through many states, and to the countries of Spain and Puerto Rico, where he made many lifelong friends.
After his retirement from the Navy, he was employed by local Marine defense contractors.
He enjoyed boating and owned many boats, each one bigger than the last.
In his free time, he could be found hanging out at the Cutty Sark Marina where many tales were told.
His son Jim introduced him to Nascar Racing, and he became one of Tony Stewart’s biggest fans.
In addition to his parents, Beau was preceded in death by his son James H. Beauchamp III.
Left to cherish his loving memory are his devoted wife of 68 years, Joan M. Beauchamp; his son Jeffrey A. Beauchamp and wife Debbie; his grandson, James H. Beauchamp IV and wife Kelly, and their children, James V and Ryan; and his granddaughter, Nicole Santa Maria and husband Chris, and their children, Maya, Mila, and Sophia.
A Celebration of Life with full military honors will take place at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel.
