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Roswell Beck Obituary
Born in Georgetown, SC, he was the son of Professor Joseph Brown and Ella Dunmore Beck.
Dr. Beck was a member of the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church in Florence, SC.
He was educated in the public schools of Georgetown, SC, and continued his education at Fisk University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received his M.D. from Meharry Medical College in Tennessee; completed his residency at Provident Hospital in Baltimore Maryland and Post Graduate studies at Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City. Dr. Beck entered practice in Florence, SC in 1946, then joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps in 1951. He served in Korea as a Medical Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in a combat area. He returned to Florence and resumed his practice in 1953.
During his lifetime, Dr. Beck had a vast array of civic community involvement which included organizing the Florence Committee for Community Affairs; bringing the first head-start program to Florence County; serving as chairman of the Voter Education Project for the Sixth Congressional District and serving as a member of the South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He was a former Trustee of the Medical University of South Carolina, a member of the Centennial Commission for Florence County and also served on the Advisory Committee for the former Mayor Rocky Pearce of Florence.
Among his many recognitions and awards are: the Order of the Palmetto given by former Gov. Richard Riley of the State of South Carolina; Doctor of the Year Award by the Inter-County Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association; Meharry Medical College President's Award for Service to Mankind.
Dr. Beck's memberships included: the National Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association, the Inter-County Medical Association, the International Association for the Study of Hypertension in Blacks, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Survivors are: his wife, Barbara Brice Beck, his children; Janice Carol Beck, Celeste Barbara Beck Abdallah, and Dr. Roswell Nathaniel Beck, Jr., nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial and Condolence messages may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or e-mailed to [email protected]
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J frederick Littles MD
September 3, 2022
Simply put, Dr. Beck was my hero. He recommended that I do radiology, back in 1972.He changes the professional trajectory of my life.
ISIAH C. WILLIAMS1960 GRAD
January 20, 2003
ON BEHALF OF THE WILLIAMS FAMILY OF 700 W.MARION STREET, I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE BECK FAMILY. DR BECK MADE MANY HOMEVISITS TO OUR HOUSE IN OUR HOUR OF NEED. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND NOW MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON HIM AND REST HIS SOUL.
Phyllis Felton Glaspie
January 18, 2003
To the family of Dr. Beck, may the lord give you comfort and peace during this time of great loss. My sincere prayers are with you.
Frances H. Singleton
January 18, 2003
My prayers are with you.
Mrs. Singleton
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Jerome Moses
January 17, 2003
Thank you for the services you provided to our family and so many other families who could not provide for themselves. Rest in peace.
Jean Ann Thompson Zollicoffer
January 17, 2003
GOD will continue to give all of you the strength to deal with your lost.I can share that with you from my personal experience of the lost of my mother and father{Eugene and Anna Thompson).We'll keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Jean Ann,Peaches and
Sonnyboy
Joanie Lawson
January 17, 2003
Deepest sympathies on behalf of the S.C. Democratic Party.
Dr. Oral Moses
January 17, 2003
My heartfelt sympathy to the Beck Family. Dr. Beck was the Moses's; of Olive Grove/Coward, S.C; family doctor. The entire Olive Grove community will be forever indebted to Dr. Beck for his untiring devotion and total commitment of unmeasurable service which he gave to all of us. Because of his knowledge, skill, expertise and love for his people many of us have lived healthier lives. If only we had more men of his statue and honor we would all be in a better place.
Celeste my prayer for you. We were classmates at Fisk in 1972-73... Oral Moses.
Jeannette Williams Newman
January 16, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the Beck family. Dr. Beck helped many, many people in the Florence area, including me, my parents and grandmother. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you always.
ALPHONSO MATTHEWS
January 16, 2003
Dr. Beck paid his dues in the game of life and did a great amount of good for many people. My deepest sympathy to the Beck family. Rest in peace Dr. Beck
Wellington Wilder
January 16, 2003
A CHAMPION OF CIVIL RIGHTS:
Words are inadequate to express my sincere sympathy to the family of a GIANT that has helped so many! May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time. God Bless and Keep each of you.
Sincerely,
Wellington Wilder
1419 S. Capitol St, SW
Washington, D. C. 20003
Lamar and Rosalind Mack
January 16, 2003
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Loretta Bowers
January 16, 2003
My prayers are with you and your family.May God bless you always.
joanne isom
January 16, 2003
may GOD BLESS YOU
LAROSA SANDERS
January 16, 2003
LAROSA N SANDERS
1337 REBECCA STREET
FLORENCE, SC 29501
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