Aubrey Maurice Beckham, 89, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008, at his residence. He was born January 20, 1919 in Center to William Stewart Beckham and Jencie Cook Beckham. Mr. Beckham graduated from Center High School where he was a star football player. He served as a T. Sgt in the Army Air Corps during World War II and served in Africa and Italy where he was awarded GC, Bronze Star, EAME, 12 Battle Stars, Pres. Citation, and 1 OLC Ribbon. He was a Master Mason for 65 years and served as a deacon for 68 years. He was currently a deacon at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 29 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 30 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Mike Cross and Bro. Charles Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Buren Lowe, Wayne Swan, Bobby Garrett, Tommy Lilly, Ken Kay, and Harold Irish. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic lodge, Willie Edwards, and Harold Green.

He is survived by:

Wife, Margie Barnett Beckham

Sons;
Aubrey Lloyd Beckham and wife Dana Luse Beckham
Edward Lynn Beckham

Daughters;
Elizabeth Ann Beckham Hurst and husband Ronald Hurst
Janet Alice Beckham Stewart and husband Dave Stewart

Five Grandchildren

Ten Great Grandchildren

Also a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, William Stewart Beckham and Jencie Cook Beckham
First wife and mother of his children, Alice F. Lindsey Beckham
Three Sisters and Three Brothers