Donald "Jim" Beam, age 71, of Xenia passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1955 in Xenia the son of Roy E. and Betty (Spires) Beam.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother: Ronald Beam; sister-in-law: Jayne Beam and niece: Melissa Beam.

Jim is survived by his sister: Jackie (Patrick) Stewart; brothers: Bobby (Teresa) Beam, Ken Beam, Tim (Xan) Beam and Johnny Beam; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends: Ronnie and Paula McClanahan, as well as others.

Jim graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene Vocational Center. He worked at American Builders for years and retired as a mechanic with Walker & Son Transmission. He loved to be with his friends, drinking Stroh's Beer and playing outdoor games like cornhole. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed playing the lottery.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, October 15th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside service will be held 2 PM Thursday at Locust Grove Cemetery, Peebles, Ohio.