Charles "Butch" Beckwith

Charles "Butch" Beckwith obituary, Terre Haute, IN

Charles "Butch" Beckwith

Charles Beckwith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeBaun Funeral Homes & Crematory - Springhill Chapel on Dec. 21, 2022.

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Charles "Butch" Beckwith of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022. Butch was born January 20, 1942, in Terre Haute to Richard and Maxine Beckwith. Butch was a graduate of Honey Creek High School, an MP in the United States Army, and a member of The Singing Messengers Gospel Group. He served many years on the board of Honey Creek Fire Department and as a Trustee of Honey Creek Township. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and Butch loved to travel. Because of his desire to travel, he ushered Turner Coach into their 2nd Century while serving as their President.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Debra Beckwith. He is survived by his sister Barbara Beckwith from Dayton, Ohio and two cousins in Texas.
Family and close friends invite you to join in celebrating Butch's life at a gathering on Thursday, December 22, 2022, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at DeBaun Springhill Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM with Pastor Joe Craft officiating. Private graveside services will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Happiness Bag or a charity of your choice in his honor. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank his "Team of Ladies" for their dedication and love Kim, Martha, Shanon, Ann, Deb, Tawana, and Bobbi.
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January 30, 2023

Judy Richardson (Sauey) posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2022

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December 21, 2022

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Judy Richardson (Sauey)

January 30, 2023

When I started in the motorcoach tour business, one of the first things I did was to go on a FAM tour in Indiana, where I met Butch, who drove our motorcoach for the tour. He became a lifelong friend and offered me his friendship and tons of advice while I started out in the tourism industry. I´ll miss his smile, his sense of humor, his knowledge and most of all, hearing him call me "Judy, Judy, Judy". Rest In Peace my friend.

Mary Ann Froderman

December 22, 2022

I traveled many times with Butch and Turner. One memorial trip was to Alaska. Great time. He was always so friendly at the Turner parties. He will be missed.

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