James "Jimmy" William Beck Jr

Highlands, NC - James "Jimmy" William Beck Jr, age 78, of Highlands passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James William Beck, Sr. and Beulah Henry Beck. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service where he had worked in maintenance. Jimmy liked fishing and being outdoors and was of the Baptist faith.

Jimmy is survived by five brothers, Sammy Beck of Marianna, FL, Henry "Jake" Beck of Highlands, John Beck of Scaly Mtn., Gilbert Beck of Highlands, and Butch Beck of Scaly Mtn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Lamar Beck, Scott Beck, James Beck, Charles Hensley, Robbie Forrester, John Shaheen and Kenneth Forrester. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.