Walt Beckman

August 28, 2013

Walt Beckman, 80, a native of Pensacola passed away August 26, 2013. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He worked as a correctional officer with Escambia County for 15 years. In addition Walt worked as a volunteer firefighter with the Ensley Fire Department for 30 years. Walt originated the “Stop, Drop & Roll” for elementary students. He received the Heart of Gold Award for his outstanding service with the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department.

Walt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many people. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He was known as “Pickle PaPa” to his grand and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and his brother.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Geneva Beckman; sons, Guy (Randy) Beckman, Mike (Jan) Beckman and Christopher (Frances) Beckman; daughters, Lois (David) Krause and Therese (Dana) Drexler; grandchildren, Joey Beckman, Randall (Shelbi) Beckman, Jessica (Jeff) Ealey, Amanda Beckman, Megan Beckman, Derek Beckman, Kristy and Amanda Lewis, Nina Krause, Shannon Jones and Jason (Brittany) Drexler; great-grandchildren, Addison Beckman, Brooke Ealey,Amber Ealey, Cohen Ealey, Landon Eldredge and Khloe Jones.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Father Francis officiating.

Interment will follow at Clopton Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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