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Grover Eugene “Red” Beck, 84, of Salisbury, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.
He was born May 28, 1933 in Salisbury, NC to the late Harold Beck and Lucy Wise. He proudly served in the United States Army. He attended First Baptist Church in Salisbury and worked for Armour Meat Company. He also coached at Valleydale High School and Charlotte Christian School, both in Charlotte, NC. In his younger years, he played in a softball league in Charlotte where he made many lifelong friends. In his spare time he enjoyed watching Duke University athletics and most recently, spending time with friends at Koco Java in Salisbury. He was a wonderful devoted husband and father and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Grover is survived by his son, Roman Beck of Salisbury, NC; daughter, Allison Mock and husband, Richard of Rockwell, NC; and granddaughters, Crystal Haas and Monique Mock.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Holy Angels in Belmont.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Beck family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Kellie Arrington Doan says
My deepest sympathies on the loss of such a great man. Red and I worked together at the hospital and we were the first two employees to open the Wilson L Smith Outpatient Center in July 1997. I am blessed to have had him as my friend. My mother also worked with him and we both loved him dearly.
Phyllis Buie says
I am sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. May the precious memories you hold so dear give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. You have my very deepest sympathy.
Jack Eichelberger says
Our family wishes to extend our condolences to yours on your recent loss. Red was an inspiration to my father during many rehab sessions at the hospital, and really helped to make the time pass much more easily. While he will be missed by many, please know that he is in a better place. You have our deepest sympathies.