Michael David Beck

January 2, 1953 - September 15, 2020

Michael David Beck went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at 4:25 PM on September 15, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born on January 2, 1953 in Oakman, AL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Ino Baptist Church, Kinston, AL, with Jeremy Beck officiating. The family will receive friends at 10:00 A.M. There will be an additional service on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at First Baptist Pleasant Grove, AL at 3:00 P.M. with visitation at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Patterson Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, AL. In lieu of flowers, Mike has requested all donations be given to one or all of these Gospel focused ministries: The Baptist College of Florida, in memory of Michael D. Beck, 5400 College Drive, Graceville, FL 32440, North American Mission Board, in memory of Michael D. Beck, 4200 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022 or International Mission Board, in memory of Michael D. Beck, 3806 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23230. NOTE: Masks and social distancing have been requested by the family for the visitation and funeral service. Mike is a 1971 graduate of Hueytown High School, and a 1988 graduate of The Baptist College of Florida (formerly Baptist Bible Institute). He was in Vocational Ministry for 38 years doing youth, music and evangelism. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James Newton and Virgie Carrell Beck. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon Kennedy Beck. Lovingly remembered by his son, Jeremy (Tracey) Beck, daughter, Mandy (Kirby) O’Brien, grandchildren, Olivia Beck, Kennedy O’Brien, Peyton O’Brien, Nolen Beck, Kirby O’Brien III and one on the way. Mike leaves behind brothers, James “Jimmy” (Linda) Beck, Charles Beck, Ron Beck and Doug (Brenda) Beck and sister, Joan (Joe) Plunkett. Sisters-in-law, Ann (Frankie) Swinford and Kay (Lewis) Elmore and many nieces and nephews. Mike’s final request: Do you know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior? Mike would’ve shared this with you if you ever met him… You don’t have to work your way into heaven or to become a Christian. We could never be good enough on our own. All we have to do to be a Christian is to believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins (Romans 3:23/John 3:16), believe that He is the only way to get to heaven (John 14:6) and then pray and ask Him to forgive us of our sins and to save us (Romans 10:9).