John Samuel Beck, Sr., 61, of Clayton, passed away Saturday, September 22, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Macon County, N.C. and was the son of Jefferson Davis Beck, Jr. and Alice Maria Speed Beck.
In addition to his parents, a brother, Ned Beck, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Beck; three sons, Dr. Scott Beck and his wife Allison of Rabun Gap, Johnny Beck and wife Torri of Warwoman Community, Joey Beck and his wife Brooke of Warwoman Community; one sister, Wanda Dunn of Tallulah Falls and three grandchildren, Timothy Beck, Tucker Beck, and Lawson Beck; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Sam served proudly in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. He was a consultant for Casteel Property Management, served on the Rabun County DFACS Board, was past Director of Georgia State DFACS Board. He was a past member of the RCD Board. He was Commander of the American Legion Post 220. Sam loved his grandchildren very much and thoroughly enjoyed helping others. He attended Antioch Methodist Church and his hobbies included being an avid train lover.
The family received friends at Beck Funeral Home on Monday, September 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, at Antioch Methodist Church with Pastor James Turpin, Pastor Larry Cannon, and Pastor Jim Carver officiating.
Memorial donations in John Samuel Beck’s memory may be made to the Warwoman Fire Department or to a charity of one’s choice.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, was in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at
www.beckfuneralhome.com.