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Michael Dennis Beck, age 53,

Michael Dennis Beck, age 53, of Ward, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in Cabot, Arkansas. He was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on October 29, 1967 to Lewis Dale Beck and Julia Stephens.

He loved gardening, mowing his yard, fishing, and going to deer camp. Michael was dedicated to his family and loved spending time with them. In his earlier years he was a bull rider.

Michael is preceded in death by his father Lewis Dale Beck, his sister Melissa Beck Yazman, and his nephew Coty Beck.

He will be missed by his wife Amanda Beck; children Jessica Blackburn (Brent), Bailey Ramsey (Daniel), Michael Brennan Dale Beck, Bryce Aidan Bayles, and Elizabeth Marie Lawless; grandchildren Reid Blackburn, Connor Ramsey, and Ella Ramsey; mother Julia Stephens; step mom Imy Beck; siblings Larry Beck (Marsha), Wesley Beck (Samantha), and David Beck; nieces and nephews Sarah Richardson (BJ), Amanda Gonia (Mikey), Ben Yazman (Molly), Josh Yazman (Savannah), Megan Scott (Nathan), Kyle Beck (Sara), Weston Beck, and Steel Duckworth; several great nieces and nephews; and many more family members, and friends.

Services will be held at A Natural State Funeral Service with visitation on Friday, February 5, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 6, at 10:00 AM followed by committal at Monk Cemetery in Ward, Arkansas

In light of the current health concerns, Michael’s family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers if you are not able to attend the service. Please be aware, as per Arkansas directives, attendance will be regulated in accordance to Arkansas guidelines, all guests in attendance will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and social distancing guidelines will be in place.

Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas.  501-982-3400. 

8 Comments

  • Charlie Bowden Posted February 3, 2021 8:13 PM

    Michael you were a real friend to me for 35+ years and though we are missing you rignt now i believe everyone you knew in the Rodeo World will smile when they think of you. Happy Trails my friend.

  • LeMay Family Posted February 3, 2021 9:25 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry, Mikey and Family, Diann and Family

  • Dena Garrett Posted February 3, 2021 10:50 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for being a friend, a kind and humble soul. Happy trails my friend.

  • PAMELA strange Posted February 4, 2021 11:51 AM

    RIP my dear friend my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends

  • Davin and Missy Webb Posted February 4, 2021 9:57 PM

    May you rest in peace my friend, you were taken to soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael’s family.

  • Wanda Stephens Posted February 5, 2021 6:23 PM

    Thoughts and Prayers to Julia Ann and the entire family

  • Darwin Eddy Posted February 6, 2021 9:44 AM

    Brother we have had a lot of laughs over the years and some really good days over at the horse track. You are already surely missed my friend.RIP My Brother you’ll always be remembered and prayers for your son and family…

  • Leo Meyers Posted February 11, 2021 3:20 PM

    Worked with Michael back in 2004 at PBCDF. Great guy to work with. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers are sent out for the family

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