Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty, age 38, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. His wishes were to be cremated, and no service is planned for now. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Robert James Beatty was born December 7, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Charles David Beatty and Amber Joy Antolich. He worked as a general contractor for RGN and was a simple, kind-hearted man who loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Randy and Amber Hinrichs.
Robert is survived by his wife, April Beatty of Breckenridge; his father, Charles Beatty and wife Sandy of Arizona; two brothers, Dan Beatty and wife Katie of Arizona, and Ken Beatty and wife Heather of Austin; one sister, Heather Hinrichs of Arizona; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care or to OurTown and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
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