OBIT: McKinley Wilkens BEABES, 1998, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  BEABES
  
    Maj. McKinley Wilkens Beabes, 66, Tullahoma, Tenn., formerly of
  Somerset, died March 23, 1998, at his residence.  Born Sept. 11,
  1931.  Son of the late Orie and Margaret Beabes.  Survived by sister,
  Mrs. Jonathan (Virginia) Emerson, Swarthmore, Pa.  Graduated in 1949
  from Somerset High School.  Attended U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. 
  Retired as a career office of U.S. Air Force.  Served with
  distinction in Vietnam and following retirement became well known
  woodcarver and luthier.  His violins, violas and dulcimers are known
  for their tone clarity.  Interment with full military honors Friday
  at Chattanooga National Cemetery.  
  
  Daily American, March 26, 1998
  
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