JAMES BECKLEY

James F. Beckley, Jr.

Mr. James F. Beckley Jr., age 78, of New Castle, DE, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at his home.

Born in Chester, PA, Mr. Beckley was the son of the late James F. Beckley, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth Jones Beckley. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy Seabees during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. An operating engineer by profession, he was employed with Petrillo Brothers for 30 years before retiring in 1991. Mr. Beckley was an accomplished carpenter and shipwright throughout his life, and in his later years, greatly enjoyed crafting finely detailed model ships.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Beckley was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise, in 1949; and a grandson, Steven, in 1993. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Louise R. Emmertz Beckley; their son, James F. Beckley, III and wife, Beverly, of New Castle, DE; a brother, T. George Beckley and wife, Judith, of Port Deposit, MD; 2 sisters, Agnes G. Kleimann of Millsboro, DE and Geraldine P. Sachetta and husband, William, of Millsboro, DE; grandson, James F. Beckley, IV and wife, Kimberly, of New Castle, DE; and 3 great grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan and Michael Beckley.

The funeral service will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Beckley's memory may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

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