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Cherokee County High School Winterboro High School

FUNERAL HOME

Perry Funeral Home, Inc. - Centre

1611 East Bypass

Centre, Alabama

Bobby Beckett Obituary

The horn has sounded and the final whistle blown for Coach Bobby Beckett, 75, of Centre, Alabama who passed away on April 13, 2016. Mr. Beckett was a member of the Centre First Methodist Church. Mr. Beckett was a graduate of Winterboro High School and Livingston State University (currently West Alabama). He was a proud Vietnam veteran and served in 1967-68. Mr. Beckett was happiest when teaching and coaching high school sports. He coached at West Jefferson, Ragland, Cherokee County, Gaylesville, Collinsville, Gadsden City and Chattooga High Schools. He truly loved every school, community, student and fellow teacher and had a great passion for the education field. Mr. Beckett's career was highlighted by winning two state-championships at Cherokee County High School. Baseball State Runner up at Ragland, assistant Basketball State Runner up at Ragland and football runner up as an assistant at Cherokee County High. Mr. Beckett was apart of 471 wins in football, baseball, track, boys and girls basketball. Mr. Beckett helped start or restart baseball at Cherokee County, Ragland and Gaylesville, as well as, girls basketball at Cherokee County. In 2009, he was elected to the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame and the high school baseball field at Cherokee County is named after him. Bobby Beckett is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy; son, Alan Beckett; daughter-in-law, Amanda Beckett; grandchildren, Madison Beckett, Tallie Beckett and Fletcher Beckett. Mr. Beckett was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ada Harwell Beckett; his brothers, Dustin Maddox, Eugene Maddox and a sister, Nova Maddox Swint. Memorials may be made to the Centre First Methodist Church and American Cancer Society. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday April 15, 2016, at Centre 1st United Methodist Church Edge, where he will lie-in-state an hour prior to service time, with burial to follow at Cherokee Memory Gardens. The family will accept friends from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Perry Funeral Home. Perry Funeral Home Directing www.perryfuneral.net

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Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 14, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Beckett

15 Entries

Winterboro graduate 1959. I remember Bobby.

April 22, 2016

April 21, 2016

Reading the comforting thoughts at Isaiah 61:1&2 will give the family peace and hope.

S A

April 20, 2016

My deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May loving words comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow. -Isaiah 57:15

April 16, 2016

Peggy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Jan Braswell & Talmon Morris

April 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15t

Cathy Riggs

April 15, 2016

Wonderful memories of Coach Beckett as a teacher and coach in Ragland. One of the best ever. Prayers for the family.
Marty and Cathy Riggs (Ragland, Al)

Terry and Janice Haynes

April 14, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Coach Beckett set a wonderful example for a lot of young people, male and female, on and off the field. We are thankful for the impact he had on our family. We wish you all the peace that passeth understanding as you mourn your loss. Rest in peace, Coach. Terry, Janice, Blake (Winston,GA) and Josh (Lebanon,IL)

April 14, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

April 14, 2016

My condolences to the family of Mr Beckett. I pray that the HEARER OF PRAYERS CONFORT, GIVE YOU STRENGTH, AND HELP YOU TO ENDURE THIS GREAT LOSS.

Richard Bishop

April 14, 2016

Coach Beckett was a very good example for the young men he coached. I always respected him as my coach and for being a great mentor to me as a fellow coach. He was a great motivator and always knew what to say to make people feel better. My thoughts and prayers are with you Alan, Peggy and family.

Kay Toole

April 14, 2016

Our family has fond memories of Coach Beckett when he was at Ragland. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Kathryn Higginbotham
Kay Higginbotham Toole
David Higginbotham

April 14, 2016

RIP coach BOUP!!! Warriors will always love you.
Class of 92

Greg Watkins

April 14, 2016

Alan and family, Bobby was a class guy and a great competitor. He was dedicated to coaching and making an impact on kids lives. I hope the sadness you are feeling will be tempered by the great memories he has left for us

Jeff Davis

April 14, 2016

Alan, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my times I had with Coach. He will be truly missed.

April 14, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss.....Bobby was a good man....RIP, Coach......Kerry Florence, Auburn, Al

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