Charles Otto Beck

Charles Otto Beck obituary, Birmingham, AL

Charles Otto Beck

Charles Beck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 31, 2024.
Charles Otto Beck, Jr. passed away on May 28, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on August 28, 1937 in Detroit Michigan. He spent his career as a CPA primarily in private practice and considered his clients his friends. He absolutely loved to balance columns of numbers, working into his early 80s.

Chuck was a long-time member of Vestavia Methodist Church. His daughters were all married there.

Chuck is preceded in death by the love of his life, Madilyn Beck. They were married for 53 years.

Survivors include his daughters- Mandi(Richard) Goodson of Huntsville, Melissa(Randy) Hardy of Vestavia, and Megan(Jon) Freeman of Helena; his Grandchildren- Lauren Goodson, Chris(Beth) Goodson, Jenna Goodson, Drew Hardy, Ashlyn(Stephen) Bass, Brooks(Sarah) Freeman, and Jack (Megan) Freeman; and four great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at Vestavia Methodist Church Chapel on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Visitation will be a 1pm with the service following at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Chuck's name to the Vestavia Methodist Youth Renovation Project.

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