Jene Erick Beardsley, age 83, of Lionville, PA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. Born on January 30, 1937 in Mount Vernon, NY, he was a son of the late Eugene and Beatrice (Galbina) Beardsley.

Mr. Beardsley completed his undergraduate studies at Wheaton College, followed by receiving his Master's degree from the University of Illinois. He retired from Eastern College as an English Literature professor. As an accomplished and published poet, his works have been featured in publications such as The Amherst Review, The Haight-Ashbury Literary Journal, The Journal of the American Medical Association, The Atlanta Review, The Southern Poetry Review, Soujourner's, and The Lullwater Review.

Mr. Beardsley is survived by two children, Erick D., husband of Amy Beardsley of Phoenixville, PA and Susannah E., wife of Todd Moses of Collegeville, PA; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Alburger, Emily Beardsley, Aaron Moses, Paige Moses, Kinsey Moses, Jack Beardsley, Hayden Beardsley, and Luke Beardsley. Mr. Beardsley was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Lee Alburger, and one sister, Linda Valentin.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the ChildFund, International, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.