William Robert Becker

William Robert Becker obituary, Clarksville, VA

William Robert Becker

William Becker Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Virginia - Clarksville website to view the full obituary.
William "Bill" Becker, 89, passed away on August 13, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loving family. Bill was born on February 26, 1936 in Bowie, Maryland, the son of Thelma Mae and John Donald Becker.

Bill joined the Army as a young adult to serve his country and later worked as a mechanic for many years. Bill loved his family and was always willing to lend a hand in tinkering and finding a problem to solve.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Paula Becker, his brother Jack Becker, his daughter Wanda Becker, his son William Becker Jr. and his grandson Chris
"Wayne" Rawlings.

Remaining to cherish Bill's memory are his sisters Gretchen, Donna; his brothers Eddie, David, and Johnathan; his daughter Brenda Rawlings (Chris); 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Services are entrusted to Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home in Clarksville, Virginia

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cremation Society of Virginia - Clarksville

703 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville, VA 23927-3927

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