He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Mildred Thompson Beck, a retired Assembly of God Minister, United States Army Veteran of World War II and a member of First Assembly of God Church of Monticello. He pastored churches in North and South Arkansas for 50 years. He was truly a servant of The Lord, witnessing up to the last day of his earthly life. He was a very kind and loving man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather. As a young man, he loved and played all kinds of sports and served his country in the United States Army, serving on the front lines in Germany. He will be lovingly missed by his family and by those who loved him. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded one sister, Gracie Stone; and two brothers, Owen Beck and Earl Beck.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Culpepper of Fayetteville and Phyllis Binns and husband Rick of the Rock Springs community; four grandchildren, Angelia Smith and husband David of Woodlawn, Todd Morrison of Sulphur Springs, Brian Culpepper and wife Cristina of Fayetteville and Dr. Chris Culpepper of Benton; seven great grandchildren, Ashley Butler, Hunter Smith, Storm Smith, Jordan Davis, Willem Culpepper, Walden Culpepper and Clara Culpepper; five great-great grandchildren, Traver Butler, Allysa Butler, Kaylie Butler and Orion Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at First Assembly of God Church with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery at Rye with Military Honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Saturday, February 16, 2019 Pastor Beck and his wife were great friends to my parents, Rev and Mrs. Leslie Wayne Hoppers. I’m sorry for the family to lose this fine father. He was a part of America’s Greatest Generation and a devoted man of God. Blessings to all family members.Barbara Jones Martin
Cherokee Village, AR Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Prayers for the Beck FamilyDR. JOHN SCHEEL
Beebe, AR Tuesday, February 12, 2019 To the entire Beck family. I remember a “lifetime” ago when you were in St. Charles. I am glad I noticed this since it happened. My prayers are with you all. God bless you.Dr. John F. Scheel
Ella Kay Beck Hammond
Mountain Home, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 What wonderful memories of my Uncle Jay and family. We are blessed to know we will meet again someday.MARK HAYNES
Monticello, AR Monday, February 11, 2019 MARY AND PHYLIS, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS TIME. I CAN'T COME TO THE CHURCH DUE TO MY JOB, BUT YOU WILL BE MY PRAYERS. LOVE IN CHRIST.Jones Family
, AR Saturday, February 9, 2019Though I know this is a difficult time for the family, my hope is that you will be comforted from God's inspired word the Bible. John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4 gives hope of a future resurrection and the complete elimination of death, pain and mourning. May the sure promise of a resurrection, comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead, knowing that the One who promised, "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2) Please accept my deepest condolences.