Gordon Beck

BECK, Gordon T., 73, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home May 24, 2011, under the care of Suncoast Hospice of Pinellas County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Elizabeth Beck, and his son, Allen Elliott Beck. Prior to his retirement two years ago, he owned and operated the Seabreeze Lounge in Palm Harbor, Fla., and the Seabreeze Lounge II in Clearwater for 15 years. Prior to going into the lounge business, he was an advertising executive for the Tampa Tribune for 25 years before taking early retirement in 1993. He is survived by his three aunts, Elsie H. Donaldson and Barbara M. Perry of Savannah, Ga., and Irene Perry of Sebastian, Fla., as well as many loving cousins and wonderful friends. Visitation will take place

6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater. Burial will take place in Savannah. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Suncoast Hospice or The American Cancer Society. www.mossfeaster

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