of Benton, AR
November 30, 1948 - November 27, 2012
Keith Beck, 63, of Benton died November 27, 2012. He was born on November 30, 1948 in Little Rock to the late Herbie Fred Beck and Mardell Nash Beck.
Keith worked for Reynolds Metals for 13 years before joining the Benton Police Department as a Sergeant where he retired. He was a past president of the Police Union, Fraternal Order of Police President, and a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Keith loved boating and fishing and spending time with his friends at the VFW. He had a marvelous sense of humor who lived life to the fullest. He adored his family and loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by two daughters, Desiree Beard and husband Lyndell of West Plains, MO and Angela Winfield and husband Rusty of Hope, AR; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Winfield, Zachary Winfield, Spencer Beard, Austin Beard, Joshua Winfield, Weston Beard, and Olivia Beard; special friend Kay Bradshaw, and over thirty cousins.
Funeral service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Bro. Carl Ritchey officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander will Police Honors. Serving as pallbearers will be Captain Jeff Besancon, Captain Scotty Hodges, Lieutenant Mike Kassel, Sergeant Hanley Taylor, Corporal Daniel Creasey, and Sergeant Justin Tittle. Honorary pallbearers will be Kieth's grandsons
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, November 29th at the funeral home.
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28 Condolence(s)
Donna Shepherd
Monday, September 30, 2013
Dearest Keith,
From the first moment I looked into those brown eyes, I felt like we knew each other before... Your friendship was my strength. Your positive attitude kept me going through a very rough time in my life.... your arms gave me comfort when I was at my lowest. Your jokes made me laugh. I will always love and miss you my friend. My prayers still go out for your daughters and their families. You were so very proud of them and with good reason! Until we meet again, hugs and kisses.
Kathy Richards Blue
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Keith I remember the first day I met you at the Police Dept. I wasn't very nice to you, but you forgave me and we became good friends. We had so many laughs over that and a host of other things. You could always make me smile and were a pleasure to work with. Our continued friendship after I left the PD was very special to me. I will miss you like crazy. Prayers for your Family. Until we meet again, Love Kathy
Kirk Bolliera
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
You will be missed ...sir... Sgt.!!
Brenda Brecht
Monday, December 3, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. I will miss chatting with him. He had such a great sense of humor. We will always have those specal memories in our hearts and never forget. God bless the family.
Desiree
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Dear Daddy,
I can't believe you are gone. Your absence has left a hole that can never be filled. I know it will be a blink of an eye to you, but it will seem like 10,000 years to me until I see you again. I miss your hug, your smile, your laugh, your smell, your jokes, pizza pro for dinner and donuts for breakfast, the movies we watched together, and all the times on your boat. I thank you for the big part of you that makes me who I am. You were my first love. I remember pretending to be asleep just so you would carry me. I always treasured our time together and it was never enough. Thank goodness for eternity! And knowing that your mother is there with open arms helps me, too. Thank you for the precious letter you left for Angela and me. It meant a lot!!!!!!!! I love you, I love you, I love you. And I miss you. I miss you. I miss you. Please be there first thing with open arms when I get to Heaven.
Loving you always,
Desiree
Susan Butler
Friday, November 30, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Winfield,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for you all!
Ronnie, Susan, Hannah, and Rachel Butler
Betty A Harris
Friday, November 30, 2012
Cotton and I are sad for your family. Stephanie and Zack; we prayed for your family today at my exercise class at 1st Baptist. Love you both!
Kermit Gray
Friday, November 30, 2012
Prayers and thoughts from the Gray family.
Chief Erik & Bobbi Reep
Friday, November 30, 2012
Out thoughts and prayers are with family and friends..
Donna Threet
Friday, November 30, 2012
I will miss those silly hillarious jokes and that huge smile that over the years I have accustomed to seeing every Saturday! I miss you already and it will NEVER be the same to see your table at the VFW without you sitting there laughing that hearty laugh of yours!
Love you Keithy Baby!
Cheryl Huddleston
Friday, November 30, 2012
Keith it's such an honor to call you my friend. Your sense of humor, jokes you told made us laugh so hard. Everything about you will be missed so many. Prayers for your family.
Never forgotten RIP my dear friend.
J.A. LUZADER
Friday, November 30, 2012
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY,MANY FRIENDS OF KEITH. HE WAS SO MUCH FUN TO BE AROUND AND ALL OF US THAT KNEW AND LOVED HIM WILL MISS HIM DEEPLY.
Charles Carty
Thursday, November 29, 2012
I worked with Keith at the Benton Police Department for many years and he worked well at his job. He was always fun to be with and had a great sense of humor and a work attitude that was hard to top. He will be missed and we are praying for his family and friends at this loss. Keith you are being missed See you someday in Heaven.
Sam Pokey Gipson
Thursday, November 29, 2012
I extend my Deepest Sympathy and offer my Prayer's, to Keith and m his family a nbd friends.
Keith, it ws my pleasure tow ork with yu at Benton Police Dept.
U made a difference.
God BLess.
Kathy Davis
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I've known the family for Generations and know his loss will be felt by many!!
Brenda Derrick Wright
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Keith, You were my cousin but even a better friend. I loved you so much and though it's been a while... we had some wonderful times. I know your Mom and Dad are at the side of our dear Lord and Father along with our many Aunts and Uncles to give you a nice warm welcome. We'll all miss you here but will see you someday soon.
Lisa
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Hey Sarge, Thanks for always being my biggest cheerleader when I started my career in Law Enforcement under your supervision 17 years ago. You truly were an inspiration to me and a loved mentor. Your sense of humor was out of this world. You'll surely be missed. Lisa
Linda McCall
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dear Desiree and Angela,
You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your daddy was a good guy, and he always had a joke to tell. If there is any thing I can do for you, anything at all, I am only a phone call away!
Most Sincerely,
Linda
Cindy Crowson
Thursday, November 29, 2012
RIP Keith....your work on earth is done. Prayers for all the family and friends who will miss you so very much.
Barbara Myers
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Desiree, so sorry about your Dad. My sympathy to the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you , Barbara
Carol Winn
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Keith was a lot of fun to dance with at the Vfw. He always told jokes to make you laugh when you were down. Keith will be grateful missed!!! My prayers go out to the family
Carol Winn
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Keith was a lot of fun to dance with at the Vfw. He always told jokes to make you laugh when you were down. Keith will be grateful missed!!! My prayers go out to the family
Robin Gifford
Thursday, November 29, 2012
I went to college with Desiree and she has remained a great friend. Desiree loved her dad so much. I am praying for your family Desiree. I love you and miss you and I know that God will be with you as you grieve the loss of your father. I'm so sorry for this sudden loss. I know your dad will be missed.
Debbie Stroderd
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Our prayers are with your family.
BettyV
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Words cannot express how much you will be missed. Prayind for your family and close friends in this time of need.
Margaret Jefferies
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Praying that God will guide and give you peace during the loss of your loved one. Sincerely,Margaret Jefferies
Ola Bramlett
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for peach and comfort for each of you. I grew up with Keith. He was a funny guy. May God bless each of you during this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Ola Hawkins Bramlett
Kay Bradshaw
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for your daughters,
I miss you so much already and am heart broken for the hole left in my heart for loosing you so soon.
May you find peace in the arms of an angel.