Alan Bradford Beckham
12/14/1952 - 6/7/2016
Mr. Alan Bradford Beckham, 63, of 3288 India Hook Road, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel with Reverend Tony Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park-S. Cherry Road.
A native of Chester, SC., Alan was the son of the late Simon Bradford and Alberta Hicklin Beckham. He was a member of India Hook United Methodist Church and Rock Hill #111 A.F.M. He worked on the Electrical Mod Team at Catawba Nuclear Station.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Margaret Sturgis Beckham, of the home; three daughters, Renee Beckham; Holly Beckham Lehmberg and husband, Fred, of Columbus, GA. and Elizabeth Beckham Howell and husband, Dustin, of Florence, SC; his sister, Faye Simpson and husband, Johnny, of Fort Lawn, SC; and his three granddaughters, Misses Olivia Lehmberg, Liana Lehmberg and Emma Howell. In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Costner.
The family will receive friends form 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to India Hook United Methodist Church, 3300 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences may be entered on-line at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
Funeral Home
Greene Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel
2133 Ebenezer Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 326-2051
Ben Logan
Alan was one of my best friends. My family moved back to Rock Hill when I was in the 5th or 6th grade and we soon met and became great buds. We first connected in sports and soon began hanging out, growing up, growing old, and moving on. I haven’t seen you in years and I say that with much regret. My heart breaks as the memories pour in. I will miss you but I will always treasure the time we spend together. So long my friend. Rest easy.
Keith Richardson
Keith Richardson
Alan was a great guy. I regret that I did not re-connect with him once we moved back to Rock Hill. Rest in peace, old friend.
Con Grant
I think he played for Coke or Union pony league baseball when I played for Smith's / L&W. I remember our coach talking about what a good fielder/ player he was. He always was nice, and sincere through out high school to me, remembered me from pony league. My prayers to the family.
Don Gillespie
A few weeks before Alan passed, I was visiting a friend at HealthSouth Rehab when I heard someone call my name. I looked and saw a man, still unknown to me, motioning me towards him. The man introduced himself as Alan Beckham, someone whom I knew well growing up and playing baseball with during my teenage years. It was obvious that Alan's health was not good. Even as a write this, I can't remember the last time I saw Alan, probably at a reunion or possibly while we were still in high school. Even though it had been a long time since I last saw him, Alan's health and appearance was the only thing that had changed. Alan was still a soft spoken man, kind, gentle, full of humility. That's what I will always remember about Alan. Don G.
Harry Wilburn "Bill" Geddings, Jr.
Alan was a great guy. First met him in 6th grade at Ebinport. Had classes together all through Jr High and High School.
Susan Elizabeth Prestwood (Strikeleather Judd)
I too remember Alan from my years at Ebinport. He was a real nice guy and was liked by everyone. I also knew his wife Margaret. Her parents and my parents were good friends for years. He will be missed but his memory will live on.
David Burrage
Alan was a great guy, always smiling. I got to know him at Sullivan and we remained friends thoughout high school. I saw him a few times after high school. He was always smiling then, too. I don't like to see our classmates leave us so early. I like to think we all are going to live for many more years.