JOE BECKWITH

JOE BECKWITH obituary, Ashland, VA

JOE BECKWITH

JOE BECKWITH Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 10, 2011.
BECKWITH, Joe Michael "Mike," 62, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe N. and Maxine Phillips Beckwith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn I. Beckwith; his daughter, Heather Jarrell (Kenneth); two sons, Travis Beckwith (Lisa Marie) and Brent Beckwith; also two grandchildren, Ashley and Katharine Jarrell. Mike was a retired computer analyst with C.S.C. and a member of the Central Virginia Miata Club. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 11. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at First Baptist Church in Ashland, Va. Interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park.



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May 27, 2011

Marilyn Coleman posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2011

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May 11, 2011

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Marilyn Coleman

May 27, 2011

Marilyn..I didn't know your husband..but I am so very sorry for your loss..my prayers are with you as you travel this very difficult road..your friend at the library, Marilyn

May 12, 2011

Dear Marilyn, I was so very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that friends near and far are praying for you and your family. Sandy Bray (currently in Dover, UK)

John Snellings

May 11, 2011

Marilyn,

Sheryl and I are so sorry to hear about Mike's sudden passing, but find peace and comfort in knowing he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find peace in the coming days and know he is not in pain. We pray God will give you, Heather, Travis and Brent the strength to carry on.
Our Love, Prayers and Sympathy are with you now and forever.

John and Sheryl Snellings

Kelly M. Sisson

May 11, 2011

I am so sorry to read of Mike's death. I remember how kind you all were to my mother, and for that - I am so grateful. 'thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim & Lynnette Godwin

May 10, 2011

We will miss Michael and pray that our Lord gives Marilyn and the family comfort during this time or mourning.

Anne Kaloski

May 10, 2011

Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May you find comfort knowing that he is in God's hands and is at peace.

May 10, 2011

Marilyn, our prayers are with you. The member of Ashland Christian Church.

Tammy Van Gils

May 10, 2011

Marliyn, We are so sorry for your loss. Mike will surely be missed. May God bless you with warm memories to bring you comfort in this difficult time. You, Heather, Travis and Brent will be in our prayers. Henry and Tammy Van Gils

Chris Young

May 10, 2011

Marilyn and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy-he had a quiet sense of humor and was so kind.
Please know that my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Roger Hanson

May 10, 2011

Mike was a VERY nice man! He was a good friend! We traveled together together occasionally and he was always a lot of fun and very interesting to talk to. He will be deeply missed! Roger Hanson

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