Robert Sampson Beckett, 78, of Catlett, VA passed away on May 19, 2023. He was born on September
12, 1944 in New Jersey to Donald Whitney Beckett & Virginia Horton Beckett. In addition to his parents,
he is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Horton Beckett.
Robert was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and was commissioned through the Naval
Reserve Officers Training Corps upon graduation. He received a Graduate of Distinction from the Armed
Forces Staff College. He was a Commander in the United States Navy for 20 years and his career
included commands of the USS Edenton (AT51) and USS Hermitage (LSD34) as well as two shore tours to
include head of the College Programs Branch for the Navy Recruiting Command.
After a 20 year career with the Navy, Robert enjoyed another 20 year career as a Certified Financial
Planner (CFP) in
Warrenton, Va. In 2006 the Becketts moved to Morgan Mill, Texas where Robert
continued with his financial planning career for another 10 years. While in Texas, Bob became very
active in Military Officers of America (MOAA), the local Optimist club as well as involved with the ROTC
program at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
Robert and his wife Marie were very active in the Arabian Horse Association for many years serving as
delegates and show parents for their daughter Joan. They both loved their horses and trail riding.
Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie L. Beckett of Catlett, VA; his children: Michael L. Beckett
(wife Charlene) and Joan Roach; his brother: D. Whitney Beckett, Jr. and his grandchildren: Justin
Beckett & Megan Roach.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Quantico National Cemetery, beginning at
1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing through
Optimist International. http://www.oifoundation.org/
Online condolences may be expressed to the Beckett family at moserfuneralhome.com.