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Harry Beckham

Jacksonville, Florida

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June 14, 2018
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Jacksonville, Florida

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BECKHAM
Capt. Harry D. Beckham, 92, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018. Mr. Beckham was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. He retired from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, after serving faithfully for 49 years, rising to the rank of Captain. He was an active member of the Retired Fireman's Assn. and was a member of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and they have so many great memories. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, the late Mary "Bonnie" Beckham. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Virginia Beckham; 4 sons, Kevin Beckham (Pamela), Walter Beckham, Bobby Henley and Steve Henley; Granddaughter, Gracyn Barclay and 12 other grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 with Chaplain Percy J. Golden officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

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I'm very sorry for your loss. May God give you hope and strength in this tough time. Hosea 13:14.

We would like to give our deepest sympathies to Mr. Beckham's family. It was a pleasure to serve him at the Cracker Barrel Rivercity.

Captain Beckham was one of the most distinguished and well-respected officers on the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. That, along with his military service made it a privilege to be with him professionally and socially.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7).

I served on the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department with Captain Harry Beckham. He was an outstanding fire service leader. The Captain served his Country in time of War and his City in time of peace with courage and honor. May he rest in Peace.