Brown County Constable Precinct 1 Bob Beadel enjoyed a reception in his honor hosted in the Brown County Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday.
According to Beadel, he decided to retire and spend time with his wife Ann. Beadel is 75 years old and stated that his wife has had some health problems, and although his passion is law enforcement and serving the citizens of Brown County, he wants to spend time with his wife now. Beadel explained that now that he will have some time, he’s going to “put in that garden that she (Ann) has been wanting.”Beadel explained that he has always enjoyed serving the people of Brown County, both in the private business and in law enforcement. “The citizens of Brown County were always good to me.” He also stated that it was a pleasure working with others in the county, “Living here, everybody helps everybody. Dispatchers, jailers, telephone operators, and other officers, we all worked together and I’m going to miss it,” he said.
He worked in his family business JRB Supermarkets for many years prior to his law enforcement career, from a sacker up to being a purchasing agent as the business grew over the years. Beadel began his law enforcement career in 1979, while still working in the family business and served Brown County in a few different capacities over the years, including patrol officer, reserve co-coordinator, jailer and dispatcher for several months.
He served as a reserve deputy for Brown County Sheriff Danny Neal for a couple of years before starting his constable career in 1981. He retired from this position of public service after 25 years in 2004, at absolutely no expense to Brown County.
Beadel was appointed by Judge Stephen Ellis as constable in 2005, filling an unexpired term.
After that term ended, in May of 2006 he was unanimously appointed by Brown County Commissioners to fill the term of the current constable. At this time the position was given a meager salary according to Beadel which has since slowly increased.
He served with Jim Bitters as a constable for years with no pay and stated that they both performed their duties serving the citizens of the county, sometimes spending their own money to fund the needs of the position after their small budgets were expended. He proudly served stating, “I wanted to be of assistance to the citizens of Brown County in the area of law enforcement, a real love of mine.”
Beadel is retiring midterm after last being elected in 2012 for a four year term. He signed off of duty Thursday night around 9:00 p.m. receiving well wishes from dispatch. A new constable will be sworn in by the Brown County Commissioners Court on Monday morning according to officials.
Pictured above are Constable Bob Beadel and his wife Ann Beadel. Below are more photos during Beadel’s retirement reception.
Beadel visits with Brown County Sheriff Bobby Grubbs during the reception.
A plaque of appreciation was presented to Beadel during the reception. Also pictured (left) is Precinct #1 Justice of the Peace Walter B. Croft.
35th District Court Judge Stephen Ellis along with others congratulate and wish Beadel well in retirement.
