WILLIAM HARVEY BECKETT SR's Obituary
Mr. William Harvey Beckett, Sr. ""Bill"", of Frankford, DE, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was 94 years old. Bill was born in Frankford, DE on April 15, 1920 to the late Henry Houston, Sr. and Lola Beckett. He was raised by his maternal grandparents Charles and Agnes Beckett of Frankford, DE. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two sons, William H. Beckett, Jr. (Dorthy), and Clarence E. Beckett Sr. (Estheleta), along with a daughter, Linda S. Beckett who passed away in infancy and his siblings, Ruth and Henry. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. After leaving the military Bill held numerous jobs in Philadelphia and lower Sussex County, finally working as a truck driver for the Delaware State Highway Administration, having retired after 20 years of service. As an adult, Bill's focus was working hard to provide for his family, upon retirement his focus turned to maintaining his home, yard and especially loved his vegetable garden. Bill was known to be ""frank and to the point"". He was a proud and lifelong member of Antioch A.M.E. Church in Frankford, DE. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Anna E. Andrews Beckett of Frankford, DE; one son, Jerome Beckett and his wife Lucy of Frankford, DE; a sister, Mildred Beckett and a brother, Harry Houston, Sr. and his wife Kathleen, of Millsboro, DE. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Stanley Beckett, Sr., Pamela Beckett Barrett and her husband Daniel, Clarence Beckett, Jr., Corey Wingo and Andre Beckett, along with 12 great grandchildren, a special friend James Fooks, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Antioch A.M.E. Church, 194 Clayton Ave., Frankford, DE 19945, where friends may call after 11:00 AM. Burial to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Condolences may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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