HIM    Bubba Beason

Native of: Alexandria, La.

Where did you grow up: Little Rock.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from Southern Illinois University.

Military service: USAF CMSgt (retired) 25-plus years.

Job: Co-owner of Old Arkansas Alarm Co., a VA certified veteran-owned small business.

Parents: Brenda Wood of Benton and the late Victor Beason.

Community activities: Founder and president of the Arkansas Run for the Fallen, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor Arkansans who have died in military service since Sept. 11, 2001, and to provide support to the families of these heroes. 

Co-chair of the Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Project dedicated in 2018 and board member for the Beebe Chamber of Commerce.

Hobbies/special interests: Tinkering with anything mechanical and working on old trucks. 

How would you describe yourself: I would say that I am someone who doesn’t like repetitive tasks. I like change. I like new things. I like to think I’m easy going. 

What is your motto: Be an American and not an American’t. 

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: The people. Good friends. I like that it has a country feeling, but still close to everything you need. 

HER    Angela Beason

Native of: Warner Robins, Ga.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in math education, Berry College in Rome, Ga.; master of education degree in math education, Mercer University in Macon, Ga.

Job: Chair, Cabot High School Mathematics Department.

Why did you choose your vocation: I enjoy working with young people and making math easier to understand.

Parents: Fred and Phyllis Bolden.

Community activities: Board member for Arkansas Run for the Fallen; VFW Auxiliary.

Hobbies/special interests: Reading.

How would you describe yourself: Seeing the best in people. 

What is one thing people don’t know about you: I started college as a piano major.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Relaxing at home: Sunday afternoon naps.

What is your motto: Anything worth doing is worth doing well.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: The people. The friends who feel like family.

THEM

Residents of: Beebe.

How we met: Angela had a summer job as a lifeguard at Robins Air Force Base, Bubba’s first duty assignment. One of the pools was right across the street from the dorm where he lived. 

The proposal: Bubba asked my dad for permission and then put the ring on an Arkansas key chain and asked me to marry him. 

Wedding bells: Dec. 31, 1994, Fort Valley, Ga.

Children: Christopher and Alyson.

Pets: Daisy and Macy.

Family activities enjoyed together: Just being home together. Honoring fallen heroes together at different events throughout the year (the Arkansas Run for the Fallen, Wreaths across America and other Gold Star Family events).