Henry A. McBeth, Jr., age 71, of Xenia, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 21, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Jimmie (Goldsmith) and the late Henry A. McBeth Sr.

Henry graduated from Roth High School in 1970, where he had been an accomplished athlete, and graduated from Wilberforce University in 1974. He was the Recreation Director at the OVCH for over 21 years. During that time, Henry coached basketball and together with his wife, they were house parents to numerous children, giving them the opportunity to be blessed with numerous additional extended family members they loved as their own. Henry was an avid sports fan, especially loyal to the Ohio State, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Browns and the LA Lakers. Henry enjoyed participating in adult leagues of Baseball, Softball and Basketball. He is a member of several Softball Hall of Fames, including the ASA, USSSA and OCSEA Halls of Fame. He refereed many sporting events as well, including softball, volleyball and basketball. He is also in the Referee Hall of Fame. Henry enjoyed playing cards, fishing and bowling. Henry was affectionately known at the "Garage Sale Guru." He was also a lifetime member of the Corinthian Baptist Church. Henry's most important past time was spending time with his family, who will remember him as a loving son, devoted husband and proud father.

In addition to his mother, Henry is survived by his wife and best friend: Belinda J. (Lewis) McBeth, whom he married June 30, 1973; his children: Henry A. "Boo" McBeth III of Nashville, TN and Hykinya McBeth of Beavercreek, OH; a sister: Janette McBeth of Dayton; 4 grandchildren: Henri Hokura, Haleigh Lamb, Halijah McBeth and Ava McBeth and a great granddaughter: Milianna Dyamond-McBeth; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Corinthian Baptist Church, 700 S. James H. McGee Blvd., Dayton, OH with Rev. P.E. Henderson officiating.  Visitation will be held 10 AM Saturday until the time of service at the church.
Services have been entrusted to McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.