Donald Ray Beck

Mr. Donald Ray Beck, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, with his family at his side. He had been hospitalized the last two weeks in the Neuro ICU at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem with severe brain trauma as a result of a recent fall. He was born September 21, 1939, in Mount Airy, to the late Everett and Clemmie Beck. He was educated in the Mount Airy School System. Donald worked for Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractor, Inc. for 42 ½ years. He retired from Pike as an area supervisor. He was a member of the Franklin-Ellis Lions Club for 46 years. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow, and a William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service. He had been president of his club three times, and served in their offices and chaired various committees. He attended the Kannapolis West A Church of God. Donald loved to hunt, fish, and play golf. He loved spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife of almost 52 years, Annie Lee McMillan Beck; his three children, Chris Beck, Mitchell Beck and wife Caroline, and Karen Julian and husband Michael; six grandchildren, Matthew Beck, Joshua Beck, Michael Beck, Jacob Beck, Sarah Julian, and Hannah Julian; and a sister, Cassa Smith of Elkin. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 31, 2001, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Mount Airy Church of God, with the Rev. Dr. Greg Sloop and the Rev. John Miles officiating. Interment will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens in Mount Airy. Memorials contributions may be made to the W.A.Y. Ministries, c/o Kannapolis West A Church of God, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. The family wishes to thank all of Mr. Beck's doctors and nurses in the Neuro ICU at Forsyth Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to him and the family during his illness.