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Eddie Beckwith, Sr. - Madison Parish, Louisiana   

From Dallas Morning News 6/6/2008                                   

 

BECKWITH, SR., EDDIE 88. Entered eternal life June 2, 2008. He leaves to continue his legacy: Sons John Beckwith, Sr. Founder/Owner of the Golden Gate funeral homes, Eddie Beckwith, Jr. Mayor of Tallulah, LA, David Beckwith, Sr. (Deceased). Daughters, Pastor Dr. Wilma Beckwith- Wilson, and Pastor Gladys Beckwith Williams. One sister, one aunt, 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Tuesday 06-10-08 12:00noon-5:00pm at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home- Wake 7-9 at Mt. Olive M.B.C. in Tallulah, La. Funeral Service Wednesday 06-11-08 - 11:00am at Tallulah Madison Community Center in Tallulah. LA. To share tributes, www.goldengatefuneralhome.com John E. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home 214-941-7332