Theodore Beckum

April 15, 1941 - May 11, 2016

Theodore (Teddy) Beckum was born April 13, 1941 to the late Bee and Fannie Mae Beckum, Sr. He was the fifth child born to this blessed union. Theodore attended Moore High in Crawford, Mississippi until he decided to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri around 1961. Theodore worked for General Motors as an Assembly Line Worker for about ten years where he eventually retired. Theodore was united in holy matrimony on February 26, 1972 to Marjorie Carrothers and to this union he became the legal guardian of Marjorie's son and one child was born. He was full of life and would talk to anyone he came across and would leave a lasting impression. He always had a great time wherever he went. He departed this life at the age of 75 years at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. His parents, one sister, Vera Smith, two aunts, Emma Young and Dora Ann Davis, an uncle, Otha Beckum, and one brother, Ollace (Christine) Beckum preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife ~ Marjorie J. Beckum; one daughter ~ Danette S. Beckum; one son ~ Errol B. Beckum; brothers ~ Earl (Vernadeen) Beckum, Wallace Beckum, Ollace (Christine) Beckum (deceased), Douglas Beckum, Daniel Beckum, B.J. Beckum and Clarence (Erope) Beckum; sisters ~ Vera Smith (deceased), Doretha (Charlie) Williams and Emma Beckum; nine grandchildren ~ Madisynn, Chris, Earl, Brian, Mercedes, Kindall, Porsha, Errol Jr. and Er'montie; a host of nieces and nephews; two godchildren ~ Dana Guyton and Darnell Kindle; and special neighbors ~ Rochelle Williams, Jason Williams and Chris Williams.