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Jack Becker Obituary

Jack H Becker, 88, long term Birmingham resident and community leader, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 after a long illness. Jack was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be missed by all. Jack attended Bessemer High School (Class of '44), his college education delayed when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Sandoval during World War II, but ultimately completed his college education at his much revered University of Alabama. After graduation, Jack joined his family's retail business, "Pizitz of Bessemer" and later he joined the management team of Parisian Department Stores. At Parisian Five Points West "Mr. Becker" was respected and loved by his management team, employee associates and many customers. Although Jack retired in 1991, he still often heard the familiar greeting "Mr. Becker" whenever he was out and about town. Jack was very involved in the Bessemer and Birmingham communities. He was an active member of Temple Emanu-El, Veterans of Foreign War and the Jewish Community Center. Jack will be most remembered for being a loving husband and father to Joan, his wife for over 61 years and to his children, Fran (Russell), Lauren, and Bruce (Deena). He will be dearly missed by his adoring grandchildren, Jackie, Hope, Alexa, and Jenna, and by his sister, Elaine Bercu. Jack was a caring and involved Uncle to his nieces and nephews and a true friend to all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Becker Family Fund of Temple Emanu-El's Grafman Endowment Fund (www.ourtemple.org) , UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease, or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are planned for 11 am Wednesday April 16 at Temple Emanu-El (2100 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205)

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Becker

25 Entries

Charlene Morton Hill

July 24, 2014

I was just told Mr . Becker passed away, I too was one of his employees at the good old 5pts West Parisian, as Inwas very young, 17 years old, he taught me at a early age that the Customer Was Always Right!!! To this day, I carry that same feeling with me in all retail stores, as you do not see the respect for customers anyore like Mr. Becker instilled in his store. As I am pushing 60, in the earlier days, if I did not do something my husband asked me to do, he would say, " I'm calling Mr. Becker on you, boy, would I straighten up! He was a good man, and my condolences go out to his family .

DMichael Gurley

May 8, 2014

Rest well, Mr. Becker. I worked for you at 5 pts West Parisian and always thought so highly of you. Thanks for all you did.
D.Michael Gurley
Trussville

April 20, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Becker. I will always remember him walking thru Parisian's in 5 Point with his schedule! He was a very kind and caring man. I remember working there in High School, and my mother, Helen Campbell worked with Mr. Becker for many, many years. He was a one of a kind wonderful man.

Brenda Campbell Sizemore

Cathy Yeager

April 19, 2014

I remember Mr. Becker so well from when I worked at Parisian in 1973-74. He was a very highly respected and kind man. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Rachel Friday

April 19, 2014

Bruce and family,
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. I wish I had met him.
Rachel

Parisian 1978

Paula Flynn

April 18, 2014

May God comfort your family! Mr. Becker was my first boss after I graduated high school in 1975. He was truly an inspiration! This photo was taken by my fiance, Donnie, at a surprise wedding shower given by my coworkers at the 5 Points West store in 1978. He will be greatly missed!

April 18, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Ronald Pierce

April 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your lost i worked with him department store in 1989 he was a
excellent manger an will be missed he was one of the grates men the word will ever now.

Peggy Fulton Howell

April 17, 2014

Joan, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jackie leaves a void in the lives of all who had the privilege to know him. Those of us at Bessemer High School will remember Jackie as a kind and thoughtful gentleman who always had the hint of a little smile on his face. He was the perfect friend one could always depend on. Blessings to all.
Peggy Fulton Howell

April 17, 2014

Mr Becker was from the old school he made sure the customer was served even if he had to do it himself.He had a loving heart for people.He told me he work hard so that people could have a job. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Margaret Rodgers

April 17, 2014

To The Becker Family,

So sorry to hear about your loss .... our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Gail and Mark Silverman (Teninbaum)

Karen Sligh-King

April 17, 2014

Mr. Becker was my first boss after graduating with a Fashion Merchandising degree. How lucky I was to start my retail career with him! He loved his store, his customers and his people. We in turn adored him. He was the best retailer I ever met. He had a good balance of merchandise knowledge, sales knowledge, and people skills. I learned so much from him including “stack it high and watch it fly”. I learned to always value your people because they in turn will value their customers. I learned that you can work hard and have fun and so much more. Because of him, I built a strong foundation that carried me through a long career in retail. I will miss him, and I will always carry a piece of him with me – he is the one who instilled in me professionalism and passion for the wonderful world of retail. God bless him and comfort his family in their loss.

Gail

April 16, 2014

My condolences to the family. John 11:35

April 16, 2014

Joan and girls, Manuel and I share in your loss. Manuel really loved Jackie. I hope you will find some comfort in knowing so many people care. Linda and Manuel Mendel

April 16, 2014

MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD;COMFORT N STRENGTH YOUR FAMILY.HE WILL HEAL YOUR BROKENHEART;PSALMS 147.3.PAT.IL.

April 16, 2014

I remember Jackie at Pititz in Bessemer. I'll always remember how nice he was to the customers. He was a hands-on manager...waited on customers as if he were an employee.
R.I.P. Jackie.
Mary Ann Graham

Vickie Ballard

April 16, 2014

So sorry to hear Mr. Becker passed away. I worked for him at Parisian in 5 Points West. Very good man;

April 15, 2014

Mr. Becker was my very first boss after I graduated from college. He was humble and professional and the best retailer I ever met. He respected his staff and they adored him. He truly loved coming to work and taught everyone to have passion for their vocations. May God bless him and comfort his family for their great loss.

Linda Steiner Hunnicutt

April 15, 2014

I knew Jackie and his dad,great people.may he rest in peace. Tommy lorino

April 15, 2014

MR.BECKER WILL BE TRUELY MISSED.WE LOVE HIM FOR THE RESPECT HE SHOWED HIS STAFF,WORK ETHICS,AS WELL AS CAREING FOR EVERYONE ALONE WITH THERE FAMILY.SHIRLEY ABDULLAH

April 15, 2014

What a guy! Jack Becker was an inspiration to me in my career at Parisian - some of my fondest memories are his voice messages that he left me about what he needed in Kids! His passion for his work, his people skills and his enthusiasm were all attributes that set him apart! I will miss him! God bless Mr Becker.

Bob Pruitt, St George Island, FL

Allen Schmidt

April 15, 2014

Mr. Becker was a true merchant, who believed in customer service and had a " can do" attitude. His mere presence exhumed an energetic attitude. He spoke proudly and often of his family and was a Gentleman. It was a privilage to have worked with and to have known " Mr. Becker".

April 15, 2014

Anyone one that worked at a Parisian store knew of Jack Becker.He was a great man with the ethics that made him and Parisian the best.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Melissa J.Estes

April 15, 2014

Mr.Becker was at 5pts when I worked there in 1985. He was special because he cared about the business & people. I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.
Melissa Colvert

Patricia ,"Rogato" Wehby

April 15, 2014

May you find comfort in knowing that you will have your own Guadian Angel watching over you. Mr.Becker was a great influence in my life. He hired me a early age of 15 yrs old and I learned so much from him. My work ethics and customer service skills are all attributed to his influnce. To this day I will tell people the best job training I have ever received was from Mr.Becker at Parisian. It was great working for him. And I truly am greatful to have known him. RIP " Mr. Becker"

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