"We will miss you Grandpa, but take comfort in knowing you are in Heaven alongside Grandma and Aunt Lisa. We know you will be watching down on us as we continue our own journeys in life and will be there to greet us one day in Heaven. We will always remember and love you, Heidi & Grant Atwood"
In loving memory of
Alpha L. Beckett
December 7, 1933 - September 16, 2018
Alpha L. Beckett, 84, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Washington.
Alpha was born on December 7, 1933 to Austin and Ermma (Crays) Beckett. Alpha graduated from Vincennes University. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had retired from Oakland City University. Then he went on to work for Ride Solutions and had retired from there after several years of employment. He was a former board member of the town of Cannelburg and former Cannelburg Fire Chief. He was an author of two books.
He is survived by one son, James “Chris” Beckett of Washington; seven grandchildren, Bryant McKown, Rebecca McKown, Tara Beckett, Heidi Wetzel, Tina Sue Nash, Christina Bruce and Allan Beckett; thirteen grandchildren
Alpha was preceded in death by his wife, Sue M. Beckett on July 8, 2011, whom he married November 7, 1953; parents; son, Clay A. Beckett; daughter, Lisa M. Howard; brothers, William Beckett, Wilber Beckett, Herbert Beckett and Leonard Beckett; sisters, Liddie Jordan and Joyce Beckett.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Ed Lee North Chapel, 620 East Viola Ave, Washington, IN 47501. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Montgomery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ed Lee North Chapel, 620 East Viola Ave,Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"My condolences to the family. He is now with his wife Sue, my parents, Martin (Leroy) & Ernestine Granger. Your mother Sue was one of my mothers' very good friends. May your hearts be filled with many fond memories...Amen"
"We will miss you Grandpa, but take comfort in knowing you are in Heaven alongside Grandma and Aunt Lisa. We know you will be watching down on us as we continue our own journeys in life and will be there to greet us one day in Heaven. We will always remember and love you, Heidi & Grant Atwood"
"My condolences to the family. He is now with his wife Sue, my parents, Martin (Leroy) & Ernestine Granger. Your mother Sue was one of my mothers' very good friends. May your hearts be filled with many fond memories...Amen"
"Very sorry to hear of Alphi's passing. I enjoyed working with him for several years at Ride Solution."
"Alphie I met you in Journey of Hope and watched your struggle with Parkinsons. You now have a perfect body and are with your Savior. You were a good friend."
"Very sorry to hear of Alphi's passing. I enjoyed working with him for several years at Ride Solution."
"Thank you for all the great memories growing up. I know you're happy again on the other side. Sending love and prayers always, your nephew."
"Thinking of you, Chris, all the family and friends and people in general that their lives were touched by Uncle Alphie and all the good and positive that he had spread. He was definitely a wonderful human being and will be missed by all. We know he is in a better place and we need to keep spreading his good words and positive attitude. Love you Uncle Alphie."
"Thank you for all the great memories growing up. I know you're happy again on the other side. Sending love and prayers always, your nephew."