James Neil Beattie Age 82 of Owosso passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Memorial Healthcare. Graveside services will be held 2pm, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bill Moull officiating. James was born March 22, 1937 in Owosso, the son of Lester and Susan (Phelps) Beattie. He graduated from Owosso High School, class of 1956. James was a member of the First Free United Methodist Church. He married Helen Esther Fesko on August 16, 1958 in Owosso. James worked as a Business Service Tech for G.T.E for 36 years. He enjoyed old cars, carpentry, sports and gardening. James loved working outdoors and visiting their cottage on Higgins Lake James is survived by his wife Helen; children James Jr. (Lori) Beattie, Mark Beattie and Robin Beattie; grandchildren Adam (Stephanie) Beattie, Brittany, Shelby and Cassie Beattie; brother Howard (Kathleen) Beattie; sisters Betty (Glen) Andrew, Sally Hunt, Susan Beattie; several nieces and nephews and many other loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Timothy Wayne Beattie; his parents; brothers Robert (Marion) Beattie and Richard (Nancy) Beattie; sisters Mary Hendery and Ina (Jim) Place. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.