James Dale Beck

James Dale Beck obituary, Chadbourn, NC

James Dale Beck

James Beck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Worthington Funeral Home - Chadbourn on Nov. 17, 2025.

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James Dale Beck, 81, of Nakina, passed away on Monday morning, November 17, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 30, 1944, Dale was the son of the late John Dawson Beck and Mary Kathaleen Andrews Beck. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Horace Beck, Jack Beck, and David Beck.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Pine Level OFWB Church Cemetery; Pastor Jackie Strickland will officiate.

The family will speak to friends following the graveside service.

He leaves behind his wife, Ruth "Alene" Long Beck of the home; sons, Eddie Dale Beck (Delores), Jeffrey Devon Beck (Glenda); grandchildren, Jeremy Beck, Megan Kinlaw, Cassie Shaw; great-grandchildren, Delilah Beck, Isaac Beck, and Andrew Nobles; brother, Bobby Ray Beck; sister-in-law, Kathleen Long; brother-in-law, Larry Long.

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