John Bradford Beeson

John Bradford Beeson, "DJ Johnny B," 69, of North Salem, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.

He was born in the back of a Model T Ford on Feb. 24, 1945 in North Salem, son of John and Frances Beeson.

He was a member of the North Salem Christian Church.

He retired from Allison Transmission after 28 years.

People knew him as "DJ Johnny B" because of his DJ business that he worked on the side.

Surviving are his mother, daughter,Amanda Eileen Abney of North Salem, son Matthew Patrick Beeson of Indianapolis, sisters Beverly (Dale) Gibson of Royce, Texas, Louise (Sam) Trinkle of Waynetown, Leola (Mike) Gregory of South Carolina, Sarah (Jerry) Long of Ladoga, Peggy (Tony) Guildner of North Salem, Linda Graham of Danville and JoEllen (Jim) Beeson of Monon; and grandchildren, Lyndsay Davidson, Lexi Rogers, Alec Beeson and Aiden Beeson.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Beeson.

Family and friends will gather from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at the North Salem Christian Church.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 with Pastor Rob Baire officiating.

He will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, North Salem. The family requests casual attire.

Friends may visit the website www.porterfuneralhome.us to sign his online register and leave a personal message.