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Hollis Beckwith Obituary
GROTON - Hollis J. Beckwith, 55, of Peruville Rd., Groton, N.Y., passed away on October 31, 2008 at Cayuga Medical Center after an extended illness.
Born December 9, 1952 in Cortland, he was the son of the late Leonard and Nellie Adams Beckwith. Having been a lifelong resident of the area, he had been employed by SCM for 15 years, followed by Cutting Motors, and finally by his own business, Country Auto Repair of Groton. He was an avid racer at Skyline Raceway and a fan of NASCAR.
He was most passionate about his family, and leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Jackie Rhoads Beckwith; children, Derek Beckwith and Hollie (Howard) Jones; a grandson, Dustin Jones; and siblings, Richard Beckwith, Delores Basso, Donna Rude and Demaris Crouch, all of Groton; along with several brother and sisters-in-law, as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5th, at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton. The family will receive friends 4:30-6:00 prior to the service. Private interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hollis Beckwith
linda lockwood lamphere
November 30, 2008
sorry to hear about hollis god bless you all we are all thinking of you
Cindy Wing
November 10, 2008
Jackie and Family,
So sorry to hear about Hollis. He will be missed by many. Keep all the good times close to your heart and time will heal all the pain. Many memories will keep him in the hearts of many.
Cindy and Scott Wing
Sandy Putnam
November 7, 2008
Jackie,
I was so sorry to hear about Hollis's death. There is strength in God's word. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy
Jennifer Oddo (Wing)
November 7, 2008
Jackie, Hollie, Derek and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Hollis was a wonderful person and will truely be missed by all. Take care and remeber that you will all be reunited again someday. May god bless you all through this tough time.
Jennifer Davie
November 5, 2008
Rick & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Sharpsteen-Hooper
November 5, 2008
My sincere condolences to all of you. I really valued and appreciated knowing your father during the time I grew up next door. I have many memories that I will always cherish.
Sharon Cooper
November 4, 2008
Jackie, Holly, Derek
I was so sorry to hear about Hollis our families go back a long way. To say I'm so doesn't seem like much but my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Ray Wiiki
November 4, 2008
Jackie, Derek, and Hollie—Though we were aware that Hollis had been very sick for quite some time, it was still a shock to see his name in the obituary column in yesterday’s Ithaca Journal. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all your family and friends.
I remember when our family was first getting established on Peruville Road we prayed for a mechanic nearby who was honest and knew what he was doing. God sent Hollis. From the very beginning I was impressed with his honesty and his lack of arrogance. As time went on I learned to trust him thoroughly as a mechanic and as a friend. Soon our families became friends, not just neighbors. When I brought a problem to Hollis, his reply was usually, “No problem.” When I went to pick up the car and asked him what I owed, he would often say something like, “Mmm, how’s twenty bucks?” Other times he would say, “Try it for awhile. See how it works.”
Jackie, I know you and your family have embraced Jesus and His Word. We have, also. I know He has seen you through many tough times in recent years. That means that He has chosen you and your family to show His Love to the world. Let me say that regardless of what the politicians are saying, America is still alive and healthy and it is precisely because of families like yours that it will remain so.
Hollie, Howard, and Dustin. You are chosen to carry on the family traditions of your parents by honoring the sacrifices of those before you and trusting the One who gave us life to see us through the hard times and the good in days to come.
Derek, I know how close you and your Dad have always been. You are a good man largely because of the influence and tender, loving care of your Mom and Dad. Now your Dad is gone—but not forever. We’ll see him again and there will be a great reunion in heaven. Your family and my family will be neighbors again, with no more sorrow and no more tears. Until then I have confidence that you will continue to be a source of strength and comfort to your Mom.
To all of you, “Look up. Have faith in the God of our future. Face each day knowing that the best is yet to be.”
With His Love and ours,
Ray and Margaret Wiiki
farra & les tillotson
November 4, 2008
Jackie , Derrick , Holly, Howard and all -we are sorry for your loss . I didn't know about it til at work Monday night .
Nicole & Bob Hunt
November 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
Robert Snyder Snyder
November 3, 2008
Jackie,
I am sorry for your loss. You have made me smile many times at work.
Bob Snyder
Etna, NY
Dottie Ceurter
November 3, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
HARRY & CAROL ADAMS
November 3, 2008
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HOLLIS. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME.
Missy Cooper
November 3, 2008
Please know you are all in our thoughts, I will be unable to make the calling hours/funeral but please let us know if we can do anything, I know you will all miss him dearly!!!
susie ripley
November 3, 2008
Jackie, Derek,Holly
so sorry to hear about Hollis. Know we are thinking of you all. He will surely be missed by a lot of folk. If I can b e of any help just give me a call.
Walker & Susie Ripley
KAYE WESTFALL
November 3, 2008
JACKIE AND FAMILY:
I am sorry for your loss. I will try to attend the calling hours,but if I'm unable to get there, please know that I am thinking of you.
Jerri Rote
November 3, 2008
Jackie, so sorry to hear of your loss, hard to believe as I just seen you both at the Pumpkin Fest. Needless to say I know what your all going through.
JULIE and NANCY MILLIGAN
November 3, 2008
HOLLIE,sorry to hear about your dad.Time will heal all pain.I've been there.
Jennette Little-Woodard
November 3, 2008
Jackie, So sorry for your loss. John and Jennette Woodard
Lynn Ashbaugh
November 3, 2008
Jackie, Holly & Derek,
I am so sorry to hear about Hollis.
You're in my thoughts.
Patti (Shaw) Anderson
November 3, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Hollis's passing. He was an extremely caring person. I have alot of fond memories of us growing up together!
john / pat baker / cooper
November 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Tena McClary
November 3, 2008
Jackie and family,
I am sorry to hear of Hollis passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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