Mural Wayne Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
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Mural Wayne Beckett, 88, was called to Christ Wednesday, April 20th surrounded by family. His story was filled with faith, family and friends. If you asked 100 people to describe Mural, 100 people would include the words kind, generous, strong and faithful. His race was filled with the sincere serving of others and showing his gratitude each day for God's many gifts. He first served as a Deacon and then became an Elder at Duenweg Christian Church where he was a lifetime member.
Mural was born June 26th, 1933 to Jack and Nadine (Endicott) Beckett. He spent his childhood years in the Scotland Community, graduating from Duenweg High School in 1951. He spoke fondly of his HS friends and the fun times they shared. Soon after graduation he began his 39 year career with Atlas Powder Company. That job was put on hold when Mural and his lifelong friend, Jack Barham, joined the United States Navy. Days before leaving to serve in the Korean War, Mural married Monta Lou King on May 17th 1953, beginning their 70 year love story; 66 on earth; the last four in his heart and memories. Mural and Monta Lou settled in Joplin raising four children and staying in close contact with extended family.
Mural is survived by his son, Biff Beckett (Beth); son, Logan Beckett (Kelly); daughter, Whitney Weakley (Dan); and daughter, Piper Hollars (Jim); 10 grandchildren, Deke Beckett (Trisha), Josh Beckett (Rachel), Patrick Beckett (Johanna), Jason Beckett (Rachel), Katelyn Beckett, Paige Kropuenske (Tyler), Blake Weakley, Quinn Weakley, Lee Hollars (Amanda), and Alyssa Cranston (Justin); half-sister, Beverly Beckett Ash; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Ruby Faye (Beckett) Kingery and her husband Richard J. "Tip" Kingery; and beloved Aunts and Uncles who have all enriched his journey with joy, love and strength.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at The Duenweg Christion Church, 5803 East 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a dinner at the church.
Arrangements in the care of Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Missouri.
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Mural W. Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
Sarcoxie, MO - Mural W. Beckett, age 88, an ammunition plant operator, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.
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June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
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Mural Wayne Beckett, 88, was called to Christ Wednesday, April 20th surrounded by family. His story was filled with faith, family and friends. If you asked 100 people to describe Mural, 100 people would include the words kind, generous, strong and faithful. His race was filled with the sincere serving of others and showing his gratitude each day for God's many gifts. He first served as a Deacon and then became an Elder at Duenweg Christian Church where he was a lifetime member.
Mural was born June 26th, 1933 to Jack and Nadine (Endicott) Beckett. He spent his childhood years in the Scotland Community, graduating from Duenweg High School in 1951. He spoke fondly of his HS friends and the fun times they shared. Soon after graduation he began his 39 year career with Atlas Powder Company. That job was put on hold when Mural and his lifelong friend, Jack Barham, joined the United States Navy. Days before leaving to serve in the Korean War, Mural married Monta Lou King on May 17th 1953, beginning their 70 year love story; 66 on earth; the last four in his heart and memories. Mural and Monta Lou settled in Joplin raising four children and staying in close contact with extended family.
Mural is survived by his son, Biff Beckett (Beth); son, Logan Beckett (Kelly); daughter, Whitney Weakley (Dan); and daughter, Piper Hollars (Jim); 10 grandchildren, Deke Beckett (Trisha), Josh Beckett (Rachel), Patrick Beckett (Johanna), Jason Beckett (Rachel), Katelyn Beckett, Paige Kropuenske (Tyler), Blake Weakley, Quinn Weakley, Lee Hollars (Amanda), and Alyssa Cranston (Justin); half-sister, Beverly Beckett Ash; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Ruby Faye (Beckett) Kingery and her husband Richard J. "Tip" Kingery; and beloved Aunts and Uncles who have all enriched his journey with joy, love and strength.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at The Duenweg Christion Church, 5803 East 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a dinner at the church.
Arrangements in the care of Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Missouri.
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Mural W. Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
Sarcoxie, MO - Mural W. Beckett, age 88, an ammunition plant operator, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.
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Mural Wayne Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
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Mural Wayne Beckett, 88, was called to Christ Wednesday, April 20th surrounded by family. His story was filled with faith, family and friends. If you asked 100 people to describe Mural, 100 people would include the words kind, generous, strong and faithful. His race was filled with the sincere serving of others and showing his gratitude each day for God's many gifts. He first served as a Deacon and then became an Elder at Duenweg Christian Church where he was a lifetime member.
Mural was born June 26th, 1933 to Jack and Nadine (Endicott) Beckett. He spent his childhood years in the Scotland Community, graduating from Duenweg High School in 1951. He spoke fondly of his HS friends and the fun times they shared. Soon after graduation he began his 39 year career with Atlas Powder Company. That job was put on hold when Mural and his lifelong friend, Jack Barham, joined the United States Navy. Days before leaving to serve in the Korean War, Mural married Monta Lou King on May 17th 1953, beginning their 70 year love story; 66 on earth; the last four in his heart and memories. Mural and Monta Lou settled in Joplin raising four children and staying in close contact with extended family.
Mural is survived by his son, Biff Beckett (Beth); son, Logan Beckett (Kelly); daughter, Whitney Weakley (Dan); and daughter, Piper Hollars (Jim); 10 grandchildren, Deke Beckett (Trisha), Josh Beckett (Rachel), Patrick Beckett (Johanna), Jason Beckett (Rachel), Katelyn Beckett, Paige Kropuenske (Tyler), Blake Weakley, Quinn Weakley, Lee Hollars (Amanda), and Alyssa Cranston (Justin); half-sister, Beverly Beckett Ash; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Ruby Faye (Beckett) Kingery and her husband Richard J. "Tip" Kingery; and beloved Aunts and Uncles who have all enriched his journey with joy, love and strength.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at The Duenweg Christion Church, 5803 East 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a dinner at the church.
Arrangements in the care of Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Missouri.
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Mural W. Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
Sarcoxie, MO - Mural W. Beckett, age 88, an ammunition plant operator, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.
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June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
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Mural Wayne Beckett, 88, was called to Christ Wednesday, April 20th surrounded by family. His story was filled with faith, family and friends. If you asked 100 people to describe Mural, 100 people would include the words kind, generous, strong and faithful. His race was filled with the sincere serving of others and showing his gratitude each day for God's many gifts. He first served as a Deacon and then became an Elder at Duenweg Christian Church where he was a lifetime member.
Mural was born June 26th, 1933 to Jack and Nadine (Endicott) Beckett. He spent his childhood years in the Scotland Community, graduating from Duenweg High School in 1951. He spoke fondly of his HS friends and the fun times they shared. Soon after graduation he began his 39 year career with Atlas Powder Company. That job was put on hold when Mural and his lifelong friend, Jack Barham, joined the United States Navy. Days before leaving to serve in the Korean War, Mural married Monta Lou King on May 17th 1953, beginning their 70 year love story; 66 on earth; the last four in his heart and memories. Mural and Monta Lou settled in Joplin raising four children and staying in close contact with extended family.
Mural is survived by his son, Biff Beckett (Beth); son, Logan Beckett (Kelly); daughter, Whitney Weakley (Dan); and daughter, Piper Hollars (Jim); 10 grandchildren, Deke Beckett (Trisha), Josh Beckett (Rachel), Patrick Beckett (Johanna), Jason Beckett (Rachel), Katelyn Beckett, Paige Kropuenske (Tyler), Blake Weakley, Quinn Weakley, Lee Hollars (Amanda), and Alyssa Cranston (Justin); half-sister, Beverly Beckett Ash; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Ruby Faye (Beckett) Kingery and her husband Richard J. "Tip" Kingery; and beloved Aunts and Uncles who have all enriched his journey with joy, love and strength.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at The Duenweg Christion Church, 5803 East 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a dinner at the church.
Arrangements in the care of Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Missouri.
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Mural W. Beckett
June 21, 1933 - April 20, 2022
Sarcoxie, MO - Mural W. Beckett, age 88, an ammunition plant operator, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.
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