John Wayne Beach

John Wayne Beach, a lifelong resident of Carroll County, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Born on Sunday, June 22, 1969, John was a 1989 graduate of Carroll County High School and dedicated much of his career to his role as a leadman in the shipping department for Rotek Inc. in Florence, KY.

John's life was marked by his passion for the outdoors; he loved hunting and fishing and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he enjoyed sharing those moments of excitement and loyalty to his favorite team with family and friends.

He was a devoted companion for 27 years to Diane Mazza of Sanders, KY. John was a loving father to his daughter Kayla (Travis) Branum of Worthville, KY, and his son Daniel (Holly) Beach of Carrollton, KY. He took special pride in helping to raise his grandchildren, Rileigh Hoskins and Gracie Starks, both of Sanders, KY. John's legacy lives on in his four grandchildren: Travis Branum, Jr., Magnolia Branum, Gabriel Beach, and Axel Beach, who brought him immense joy.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wayne Beach and Nancy Carol King Beach.

A visitation and funeral service to honor John's life will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, located at 809 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY 41008.  Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026. Family, friends, and all who were touched by John's life are invited to attend and celebrate the warmth, kindness, and steadfast spirit he brought into the lives of those around him.  Interment will follow in the Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, KY.

His memory will forever be treasured by those who knew and loved him, reflecting a life well-lived and a heart deeply cherished.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home.