Dr. Charles David "Dave" Beck

September 18, 1940 - August 7, 2022

Dr. Charles David "Dave" Beck, 81, of Morganton, went to his heavenly home Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, surrounded by his family, singing his favorite hymns.

Born Sept. 18, 1940, in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles Leonard and Susie Arrington Beck.

Dave received undergraduate degrees from Mars Hill College and Furman University and master's and doctoral degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was a lifelong Tar Heel fan!

Having served the State of North Carolina for over 50 years, Dave was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2015. He began his career at Western Carolina Center, where he worked for 37 years in various administrative roles. After retiring from WCC, he began a 19-year tenure at the North Carolina School for the Deaf.

Dave was an active member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Morganton. He served many people and touched many lives by volunteering for various organizations in his community including Burke United Christian Ministries, Mimosa Christian Counseling Center, United Way, History Museum of Burke County, Burke County Public Schools, NCSD, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, State Employees Credit Union and Calvary Baptist Church.

Dave enjoyed playing baseball and tennis and treasured time golfing with friends at Mimosa Hills. He was known for his love of cars, especially Mercedes-Benz.

His family meant the world to him, and he leaves behind precious memories and stories shared throughout the years. He is survived by his wife, Angela Beck; daughters, Heather Lueft and husband, Michael, Jenny Beck and Lori Beck; grandchildren, Patience Giron and husband, Josh, Kinsey Benton, Ella and Isabel Lueft, Lily Kate and Easton Rice; great-grandchildren, Jasley "Little Beck" and Paisley Giron; sisters, Teresa Clarke and Deanna Jaugstetter (Pat) and their children.

A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church Morganton, Sunday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m., with Dr. Thomas A. Bland Jr. and Dr. Woodrow E. Busch Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the adjoining Kistler House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Assure the Future (JIRDC) or NCSD at Morganton Foundation.

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Published by The News Herald on Aug. 17, 2022.

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Judy K Leatherwood

August 19, 2022

David was a special person and was always faithful to his classmates from the WTHS Class of 1959. I always enjoyed listening to stories when we were in high school and of his children and grandchildren. I will miss him a lot. Will be unable to attend the service but my thoughts will be with the family.

Tom Keller

August 18, 2022

Angie and Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Dave. He was a great friend and colleague. He was always so proud of his family and bragged about them all the time. I will miss him and his great sense of humor.
Our prayer is that God will give you peace and comfort you in your loss.

Susan Rhoney

August 18, 2022

Dave was a kind, honorable man who also had a great sense of style. I knew Dave while working WCC. He always took time to interact with others and knew every staff members name, which was remarkable. He always gave praise and support direct care staff. On snow days he was out of his office to work with direct care staff. I admired him.

C. Gary Triggs

August 14, 2022

I want to express my sincere condolences to Dave's family for the loss of such a fine man. His was a life of service to his fellow man. He is one of Burke Counties finest citizens and will be truly missed. May he rest in peace in the firm conviction that his was a life well lived. He made a difference in countless lives during his earthly journey. He is gone on but the fruits of his labor will live on.

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