George Everett Beck

George Everett Beck, 94, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson. George was born on June 6, 1927, in Van Buren, Indiana, son of the late Flynn and Charlene (McCracken) Beck. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945 and 4 days later volunteered to serve in the Navy during WWII. He was on a ship in the Pacific when the war ended. George married Leah F. Hiday in 1951, and she survives. He worked at General Motors for many years. George was a very athletic man, playing basketball and baseball, and running track in high school. He was very particular about his yard and made sure he mowed it perfectly. He really enjoyed watching and owning Standardbred Harness horses, and enjoyed studying their bloodlines. George is survived by his wife, Leah; two children, Kris Beck of Anderson and John Beck of Indianapolis; along with four siblings, Jayne Skinner and Kay Cole both of Fairmount, Mary Lynn (Norm) Jones of Carmel, and Richard "Pete" (Jill) Beck of Michigan. George was preceded in death by his parents, Flynn and Charlene; brother Bill and his wife Roma Beck; and brothers-in-law, Jerry Cole and Jack Skinner. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery located at 7843 S. 150 E. Fairmount, Indiana 46928, on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount Friends Church at 124 W. 1st Street, Fairmount, Indiana 46928. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com. Service Sat, Jul 3, 2021 at 11:00 am Park Cemetery 150 E.Fairmount, IN 46928