On August 4, 1964 an angel was born to the late Willie C. (Big John) and Renell Beck. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 2, 2015 surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved.
He graduated from Stephens High School in 1982. In 1984 he joined the United States Army National Guard where he served faithfully for 28 years. He truly loved his military family.
On November 2, 2005, he married his loving wife, Loretta Beck. Even though only one child was born to this union, he raised the other two as his own. His loved for his family was truly unconditional.
He was preceded in death by both parents; two sisters: Bertha M. Hollins and Yvonne Carter; a daughter: Chynetha Beck and a granddaughter: Kar'Mynn Beck.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his faithful and loving wife: Lorette Milner-Beck; his children: Kadesha Milner, Laretha Fields, DeCarlos Beck and Preshad Beck all of Stephens, AR; six brothers: Rickey Cochran and Donald Fears both of Waldo, AR, Robert (Sraya) and Billie (Tameka) Fears both of Dallas, TX, Doug (Brenda) Fears of Columbus, GA and Efrim Beck of Camden, AR; five sisters: Diana Hicks of Pine Bluff, AR, Rosemary Hamilton of Dallas, TX, Linda Watson, Debra Fears, and Ramona Fears all of Waldo, AR. His precious grandkids: Laesha, Deundra, Angel, JaKaden, Bre'Asia, DeCarlos Jr. and Carson. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends.