C. WAYNE BECK

Claude Wayne Beck, 73, husband of Kathy C. Beck, died on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at his home.

Born on June 6, 1947, in Jefferson County, Alabama, he was a son of the late Claude Nathan Beck and Rosie Helms Beck. He was a member of First Assembly Church of God. He was formerly employed by Coca-Cola Bottling Co., B.L. Montague and Sumter Casket Co., and later retired from Harvin Packing Co.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years; a brother, Jerry Beck (Yuriko) of Birmingham, Alabama; and brother-in-law, William "Bill" Carpenter. He was loved and adored by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Pastor Jason Banar, Pastor Phil Simun and Mark Sneider officiating.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.