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Fred Beckham Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mr. Fred Beckham, 66, passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Piedmont Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Steve Hogg officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
A native of Rock Hill, Fred was the son of the late Ira Wayne and Evelyn Lucas Beckham. Mr. Beckham was an active member of First Baptist Church, where he was a longtime Sunday School teacher and deacon. He was the owner/operator of SIA/Reliance Insurance & Reliance Administrators. He was a longtime YMCA member and past president. He was a former board member of the Salvation Army, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was very passionate about his work with the Bill Glass Champions for Life Ministry. Mr. Beckham was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who cherished spending time with his family. He also enjoyed boating and tennis and loved his Sunday School class and his classmates from Rock Hill High School Class of 1961.
Mr. Beckham is survived by his wife, Libby Arthur Beckham of the home; his son, Jon Beckham and his wife, Anne, of Rock Hill; his daughter, Melissa Reno and her husband, Jim, of Rock Hill; his brother, Rick Beckham of Rock Hill; his two sisters, Carolyn Shaw and Peggy Velissarios, both of Rock Hill and his four wonderful grandchildren, Morgan, Allison and James Reno and Laine Beckham.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill.
The family requests memorials be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 452 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730; Bill Glass Champions for Life Ministry, PO Box 761101, Dallas, TX 75376; or to First Baptist Church, God's Purpose Right Now Building Fund, 481 Hood Center Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
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for Fred Beckham
September 8, 2009
We at the Upper Palmetto YMCA send our prayers and thoughts to you on the loss of Mr. Fred. Fred was a blessing to all that came in contact with him. May Almighty God's never ending grace, mercy, and love be with you and comfort you during this difficult time. Rest and have peace knowing that you will surely see Mr. Fred again still doing God's work.
With much love and prayers,
The Upper Palmetto YMCA Staff
August 31, 2009
Dear Melissa and Jim, so sorry to hear of your father's passing -- I am confident he will be truly missed but you help to continue to live his legacy. Our prayers are with you,
Linda Caggiano
Sally Taylor
August 31, 2009
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Fred was one of the origianl gentelmen in everyway he always treated everyone even strangers with respect. He is a great lost to our commuinty.
Lisa (Varnadore) Werner
August 30, 2009
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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August 30, 2009
Libby, Jon, Melissa, Rick, Peggy and Carolyn:
Derrick and I are deeply sadden to hear of Fred's passing. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace surround you during this difficult time and provide you with comfort and strength. We are holding you close to our hearts.
Derrick and Michele Gainey
August 30, 2009
Jim, Melissa, Morgan, Alli, and James- Our prayers are with you at this very difficult and sad time. We send you our deepest sympathy. Hold on to the wonderful memories.
Love,
~The Jaecks~
Todd, Ann, Sara, Lexsi, and Morgan
Jim Shrader
August 30, 2009
To the Beckham family, I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the sevices and visit with you and your family but I want you to know that my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim
Ray Morgan
August 29, 2009
Dear Libby & family-- I am so sorry to learn of Fred's passing. I knew Fred to be a fine,christian man. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be close toeach of you to help you through your grieving period.
Becky Landrum
August 29, 2009
Libby and all of Fred's beloved family.
Fred was loved by so many people and a inspiration to so many. He was truly a child of God, his love of God was in everything he said and did. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our class lifts you all up in the coming days, knowing God will carry you through.
Carolyn (Cooke) Martin
August 29, 2009
Libby, this news is the saddest I have had in a very, very long time. Fred was indeed a Christian man: always smiling and always encouraging with a kind word. He was my favorite Sunday School teacher and will be missed and remembered with great love by so many people. You and the family will be prayed for daily that God will continue to hold you close and comfort you as only He can.
Mike Wallace
August 29, 2009
Dear Beckham family, i am sorry to hear about the death of Fred. Everything i have heard about Fred and his life suggest that he was a very committed follower of Christ. He had a kingdom focus and his life and work will be missed in our community. May God bless you during this time of grief.
Mike Wallace (York Baptist Association)
August 29, 2009
To the Beckham family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God strengthen you in the days ahead. Hold tight to memories, for they will provide comfort to you. Prayers are with you.
Ashley Nichols Giles
Diane Gatlin
August 28, 2009
Dear Libby, Jon and family,
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. Great are the memories of our Scouting days that I will always cherish. Our prayers are with you.
Becky Strickland
August 28, 2009
Libby, Melissa, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, The Strickland Family
Stephanie Neel
August 28, 2009
Libby, Jon, Melissa, Peggy, Rick and Carolyn and all the family,
Fred was the absolute nicest man to work for and with. When he walked into any room, his light did shine so bright! He always had a great story with his own unique, humorous twist on it. We are all going to miss him terribly. But, thankfully, we have our Lord's promise that we will be with Him and our loved ones again. My prayer for you is for our Savior to wrap His loving arms around you and hold you tight during this time. Love in Christ, Stephanie
Jane & Lamar Williams
August 28, 2009
Libby,Melissa,and Family,
Lamar and I were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Freddy was a fine person.I know from getting to know Melissa and James that you and Freddy have been wonderful parents.You will remain in our prayers and I know that God will hold you in His hands.Jane and Lamar
Lori (Lessmeister) Stoneburner
August 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jon and the entire Beckham family. Mr. and Mrs. Beckham opened their hearts and home to so many of us while we were growing up, and they were always a perfect example of a Christian (and Southern!) family. Mr. Beckham was one of the finest and most supportive people I have ever met.
May God bless his family during what I know is a very difficult time.
Rick Mallory
August 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beckam Family. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Fred a few times, he made quite an impression. Fred was a true southern gentleman and had a passion for his work and family. God Bless!
Karyn Ruiz
August 28, 2009
Sincere condolences and sorrow to the Beckham family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Greene
August 28, 2009
Uncle Freddy was the most amazing man I have ever had the honor of knowing. He has always stood in my mind as a shining example of what a human being should strive to be. He walked the Christian path every single day of his life. His legacy of faith, love and integrity will live forever in all of our hearts. My prayers are with you Libby, Melissa and Jon. I love you all so much.
Jeanne Henderson
August 28, 2009
Dear Libby, Jon, Melissa and family,
Rick and I were certainly shocked to hear the terrible news about Fred. Having known him for only a little while was certainly an injustice to us. It was obvious immediately what a special man he was with special qualities and characteristics; including love for his family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family, now and in the coming days.
Love,
Rick & Jeanne Henderson
August 28, 2009
Dear Libby, Jon, Melissa, Carolyn, Peggy, & family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Freddy & Andrea Ivey
Nicole Seaford
August 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers our with the Beckham Family. I have had the honor of working for the Beckham Family for the past three years. Fred was a honorable man and be greatly missed by everyone.
Carol Nash Hare
August 28, 2009
Libby, Melissa & Jon:
You have become such an important and special part of our family, and we join you in the shock and tremendous loss with which you are dealing. As you go through the days of numbness and searing pain mixed with comforting memories of the love and laughter, please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We join you in missing that dear man.
Carol Nash
Charmaine M. Ghent
August 28, 2009
Libby, I am so sorry to hear about Fred's passing. He was a very good man and will be missed by many. Please know I will keep you close in thought and prayers. Charmaine Ghent
August 28, 2009
Libby, we are sorry to hear about Fred. You and your family are in our prayers. Jeanette Roberts/Frank Black
August 28, 2009
My dear Libby, Shock it was as I learned that Fred had passed. The true "Southern Gentleman" describes Fred to a T.
My prayers are with you and your family--Always Wade
John O'Neal
August 28, 2009
Freddy was one of the nicest high school buddies I had.He was loved by everyone and will be missed by all.
Ron Connelly
August 28, 2009
Libby, I was saddened to receive word of Freddie's passing. I know this comes as a great shock to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Ronnie Connelly, Mt. Pleasant
August 28, 2009
Libby, I was so shocked to hear of your loss. Fred was a special person and I can't imagine your sense of loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Patty Wheeler
Karen Griffin
August 28, 2009
Dear Libby, Jon, Melissa,grandkids,Carolyn, Peggy and family - we were so shocked to hear about Fred's passing yesterday. Fred was a good christian man and he is now rejoicing in heaven. I know he will be sorely missed but you have wonderful memories to hang on to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen and Fred Griffin
Steven
August 28, 2009
Freddy was my uncle and the nicest man I have ever known. He will be greatly missed. His selflessness and faith should serve as examples for the rest of us. God Bless.
Mickey Beckham
August 28, 2009
What a great person in Fred. What a great heart for people and for his family. Inspired by his Sunday School lessons and by his life, thank you Fred for being a strong person and for being a messenger for Christ. You left us too soon;we will try to follow in your footsteps in many ways.
Our love to the family.
Mickey and Betty Beckham
Linda Moore
August 28, 2009
Libby, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Don & June Hull
August 28, 2009
Libby,
We are in shock, but want you to know how sorry we are to hear this news. Fred was loved by so many, and we will certainly miss him for many years to come if the Lord doesn't come back soon. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Don & June Hull
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