Virgil Lee Beems, 89, Ashland City, died Friday, August 29, 2008, at at his residence. The remains are to be cremated. No services are planned. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born in Sadalia, MO on June 1, 1919. He was a metal model maker for General Motors and a Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Mabel Lewellen Beems; two sons James Beems of Trenton, MI and Greg (Patty) Beems of Brighton, MI; three daughters, Sandra Hebert, Westland, MI; Reba (Neil) Ford, and Cheryl Hewitt of Ashland City; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN. 37040. 931-645-6488. On-line condolences can be made at www.neal-tarpley.com