Beauchamp Evans BroganKnoxville, TNBeauchamp "Beach" E. Brogan passed away peacefully Sunday in Knoxville, TN. He was surrounded by family at his passing. Beach lived a full 87 years. He was born on July 22, 1929 in Harlan Kentucky, child of James Howard and Mary Evans Brogan. Raised in Middlesboro, KY, Beach was the son of a coal miner. Determined to make a better life, Beach joined the Navy, where he served for four years. As the twelfth of fifteen children, he was the first to attend and graduate college. As a University of Tennessee graduate, he then received his law degree from the University of Kentucky. After serving as the Head Litigator for TVA, Beach came to the University of Tennessee as General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. He served in this position from 1975-1999, when he retired at the age of 70. One of his career highlights was arguing and winning a case before the Supreme Court of The United States of America. Through his time at UT he became an avid Tennessee sports fan, and was rarely seen without wearing his "big orange". All that knew Beach loved him for his positive outlook, and he was always the life of the party. He was greatly respected by all, and everyone that knew him were impacted by his generous life. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bird Brogan; children John Evans Brogan (Romona Matthews Brogan, wife), Marlene Marie Brogan, Alan Jennings Brogan, and James Edward Brogan (Deidra Hook Brogan, wife); his grandchildren Mary Caroline Brogan, Elizabeth Grace Brogan, Kimberly Angerstein McQueen and Kinsey Marie Angerstein; brother Thomas Marcum Brogan; and sister Doris Brogan Campbell. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church at 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. A celebration of life service will be held following visitation at 2:00 pm. Graveside service will be held immediately following the service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 3176 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, TN. All arrangements are being administered by Berry Highland Memorial at 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to: The Beauchamp Brogan Investments Fellowship, c/o The Haslam College of Business, 468 Haslam Business BuildingKnoxville, TN 37996.Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com