Celebrating the life of
Joseph Edward Becton, Sr.
November 29, 1919 - March 30, 2008
Joseph Edward Becton, Sr., 88, went to be with his Lord March 30, 2008 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Barney Leroy Becton and Annie Lewis Becton. Mr. Becton was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He served the Lord as deacon, teacher and choir member at First Baptist Church. He was a member of Candler Auxiliary, Landrum Lodge No. 48 F.&A.M. and React Amateur Radio Club, all of which he enjoyed. He was a United States Coast Guard Veteran serving during World War II.
Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Armstrong Becton of Savannah; devoted son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Yvette Becton of Savannah; two adoring grandsons, Matthew and Michael Becton of Savannah; niece, Barbara Becton Cox of Cornelius, NC; great niece, Sarah Moore of Baldwin, FL.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Bull Street Baptist Church with the Reverend Earnie T. Pirkle, officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Joseph DeHaven, Dr. Douglas Mullins, and Dr. Kenneth Hardigan for the exceptional care given throughout the years and also to the Staff of Candler Hospital for the care extended during his recent illness.
We were sad to learn of the death of Joseph. Our condolences to Betty and the family. Joseph was a great person and will be sadly missed. Earl and Florrie Kirkley
- Earl and Florrie Kirkley, Savannah, GA
Uncle Edward, I will miss you dearly. I wish that I had had more time to spend with you. My fondest memory of you was at Joe's wedding, where I kept sneaking you snacks from the desert table. You were so funny and sneaky!. I love you so much and I will be seeing you when it is my time to meet you in Heaven. Tell my mom, Nana, and Dee I miss them! Love, Sarah
- Sarah Moore, Glen St. Mary, FL
Dear Aunt Betty, Joe, Yvette, Michael, and Matthew, I am truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Edward was a great man. He loved his family dearly, you were everything to him. He was so funny and I loved him so much. God Bless you and I hope to see ya'll soon. Love you all, Sarah, Ryan, Hailey, and Allyson
- Sarah Moore, Glen St. Mary, FL
Our hearts are sadden by the passing of our friend Joe. We enjoyed many years of friendship and hours spent together with Betty at the National Railway Historical Society's Savannah Chapter. He will be remembered as are friend. With love, Jim, Mary and Jeff Phillips
- Jim, Mary, Jeff Phillips, Garden City, GA
Sorry to hear about Mr. Joe. He is at peace now after much suffering. I enjoyed our brief times together. Brenda & myself are thinking of the entire family during this time of grief and sorrow. Please advise if we may help you in any way. Love to all. Brenda and Mike Parker
- Charles Mike Parker, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to read tonight about Mr. Becton's passing away.I took care of him as a nurse at Candler many years ago and became friends with the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful family and I know Mr. Becton is very proud to leave such a fine legacy to carry on.He is now with our Lord Jesus and we will some day meet with him again. I will remember him as a kind,loving family man who loved his son , wife,daughter in law and grandchildren.My prayers are with you all.
- Patty Cowan Murphy, Savannah, GA
We were sad to learn of the death of Joseph. Our condolences to Betty and the family. Joseph was a great person and will be sadly missed. Earl and Florrie Kirkley
- Earl and Florrie Kirkley, Savannah, GA
Uncle Edward, I will miss you dearly. I wish that I had had more time to spend with you. My fondest memory of you was at Joe's wedding, where I kept sneaking you snacks from the desert table. You were so funny and sneaky!. I love you so much and I will be seeing you when it is my time to meet you in Heaven. Tell my mom, Nana, and Dee I miss them! Love, Sarah
- Sarah Moore, Glen St. Mary, FL
Dear Aunt Betty, Joe, Yvette, Michael, and Matthew, I am truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Edward was a great man. He loved his family dearly, you were everything to him. He was so funny and I loved him so much. God Bless you and I hope to see ya'll soon. Love you all, Sarah, Ryan, Hailey, and Allyson
- Sarah Moore, Glen St. Mary, FL
Our hearts are sadden by the passing of our friend Joe. We enjoyed many years of friendship and hours spent together with Betty at the National Railway Historical Society's Savannah Chapter. He will be remembered as are friend. With love, Jim, Mary and Jeff Phillips
- Jim, Mary, Jeff Phillips, Garden City, GA
Sorry to hear about Mr. Joe. He is at peace now after much suffering. I enjoyed our brief times together. Brenda & myself are thinking of the entire family during this time of grief and sorrow. Please advise if we may help you in any way. Love to all. Brenda and Mike Parker
- Charles Mike Parker, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to read tonight about Mr. Becton's passing away.I took care of him as a nurse at Candler many years ago and became friends with the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful family and I know Mr. Becton is very proud to leave such a fine legacy to carry on.He is now with our Lord Jesus and we will some day meet with him again. I will remember him as a kind,loving family man who loved his son , wife,daughter in law and grandchildren.My prayers are with you all.
- Patty Cowan Murphy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
