Cecil D. Beck

BECK, CECIL D., was born in Miami, Florida on August 2, 1906 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2005. He grew up in New Smyrna and graduated from The University of Florida. He lived in Orlando from 1938 until his death. He was a devoted, loving husband of 66 years to the late Irene Cunningham Beck. While attending The University of Florida, Cecil lettered in track, football and baseball. In 1984 he was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame. He was District Manager for Equitable Life Assurance Society for 30 years and served his community through his involvement with Kiwanis and coaching Little League baseball and football. Cecil loved hunting, fishing, following the Atlanta Braves, reading Zane Grey novels, working in the family orange groves, and enjoying family reunions at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Cecil will be remembered for his generosity, his story-telling, and his love for life and family. He died peacefully at home after a brief illness. Cecil was preceded in death by his daughter, Paulette Beck Henry. He is survived by his wife, Bea; daughter, Linda Beck, Orlando; son Tommy (Barbara) Beck, Winter Park; six grandchildren, Debbie (Jose) Lopez, Ft. Myers; Betsy (Steve) Levine, Casselberry; Michael (Debra) Woods, St. Petersburg; David (Traci) Woods, Orlando; Kristen (Chris) King, Gainesville; and Kelsey Beck, Winter Park; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to Crown Financial Ministries, 601 Broad St., SE, Gainesville, GA 30501, or Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ste. 260, 140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789.