Husband Beverly Dean "Spanky" Becraft [7860]
Born: 15 Mar 1938 - Virginia, United States
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Died: 16 Sep 2023
Buried: - Mount Pleasant Community Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA
FamilySearch ID: GZLG-CGX
Find A Grave ID: 259818083
Father: Oscar Kirkwood Becraft [5355] (1901-1978)
Mother: Anna Louise Hurd [5356] (1908-1969)
Marriage: 15 Feb 1958 - Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, United States. Name: • His obituary was published. Beverly BeCraft Obituary Events
• Soc Sec Num: 230-40-7764.
• Her obituary was published in the Wytheville Enterprise in 2004. Velma Jean BeCraft, 67, of Wytheville, Va., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2004. Funeral service will be held Monday, April 12, at 8 p.m. at ....
• Her obituary was published in The Roanoke Times on 12 Apr 2004. OBIT - BECRAFT, VELMA JEAN Section III, Square C6
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Beverly Dean BeCraft
March 15, 1935 - September 16, 2023
Beverly Dean BeCraft (Spanky) passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Oscar & Louise BeCraft. He is preceded in death by his wife Velma Jean Goodwin BeCraft, daughter Beverly Jean BeCraft, brothers Gerald H. BeCraft and Lewis K. BeCraft.
He was nicknamed Spanky by his brothers at a very young age and carried it until his death. He worked with his father, Oscar, and learned the trade of plumbing, which led to him becoming a Master Plumber and Electrician. He worked in the construction trade until accepting the position of Superintendent of Ground and Maintenance at Wytheville Community College where he worked until retirement.
He is survived by his life partner, Barbara Jean Shelton, daughter and spouse Caroline BeCraft Jackson and Travis Jackson, granddaughter, and spouse Retta & Sabrina Jackson, and two great grandchildren.
During his retirement, he discovered his love for cooking, baking, and grilling. He especially loved being a grandfather, caring for his horses, cars, and John Deere tractor. He and Barbara loved music and would go dancing at every opportunity.
Dean developed a passion for helping children from his daughter Beverly, who was an elementary school teacher. She would identify children with needs and tell her parents who in turn would provide those students with assistance. He continued to help children even after his daughter's death.
Keeping with that tradition, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to assist with those agencies providing services to children, or to a child you know.
A private graveside service will be held later. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com
Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published by SWVA Today on Sep. 20, 2023.
Wife Velma Jean Goodwin [7859]
Born: 14 Oct 1937 - Wythe, Virginia, United States 1
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Died: 10 Apr 2004 - Wythe, Virginia, United States 1
Buried: 12 Apr 2004 - Mount Pleasant Community Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA 2
FamilySearch ID: GZLH-HD6
Find A Grave ID: 159085254
Published on April 12, 2004. Article 1 of 1 found.
Page: B5
Velma Jean BeCraft, 67, of Wytheville, died Saturday, April 10, 2004. Funeral Monday 8 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation Monday 6 p.m. until service time at Grubb Funeral Home.
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1 F Caroline Becraft [7862] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Travis Jackson [7863] (living)
2 F Beverly Jean Becraft [7861]
Born: 4 Jun 1964 - Radford, Virginia, United States 1 3
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Died: 28 Jun 2007 - Carroll, Virginia, United States 1
Cause of Death: automobile accident
Buried: 2 Jul 2007 - Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA 2 4
FamilySearch ID: GB3L-8RX
Find A Grave ID: 159085347
Burial Notes: Wife - Velma Jean Goodwin