Joseph Beckett

Joseph Beckett, 91 of Carmine, died on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Austin Retirement and Nursing Center. Joseph Marion Beckett was born on April 17, 1925 in Salt Rock, West Virginia to William and Iva (Pritchard) Beckett and married Carrie Davis in 1946. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Joseph was a welder by trade who also enjoyed gardening and taking care of animals. His family will cherish the time and memories that they shared together during the later years of his life. He is survived by his son, Daniel Beckett and his wife, Cora of Austin; his grandchildren, Angela and David McGinnis of Georgetown, Shari and Steven Quiroz of Georgetown, Robert and Jana Beckett of Elgin and Erin and Matt Beal of Round Rock; twelve great-grandchildren, Morgan and Michael, Taylor, Camryn, Lane, Georgia, Ellie, Ashlynn, Brodie, Aiden, Paige and Allison; one sister, Hazel Crowley of West Virginia and one brother, Paul Beckett and his wife, Grace of Virginia. The family has chosen to have a private service of remembrance for him at a later date. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings is in charge of arrangements.