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Elder Bernard Beckett

06/29/1934 - 09/01/2025

Obituary For Elder Bernard Beckett

It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we sadly announce the passing of Elder Bernard Beckett, age 91, of Estill, South Carolina.

He passed away Monday, September 1st, at his residence.

Moments of Viewing and Reflection will take place Friday, September 5th, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M, at M.F. Riley's Memorial Chapel.

Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, September 6th 12 Noon, at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Estill, SC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Beckett family in your prayers.

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com


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Visitation

Sep
5
M.F. Riley's Memorial Chapel

1214 S. Hampton Ave.
Fairfax, SC 29827

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Interment

Sep
6
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

50 Good Hope Road
Estill, SC 29918

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Funeral Service

Sep
6
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church

50 Good Hope Road
Estill, SC 29918

12:00 PM
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Michael Powers sent Sympathy Spray for Elder Bernard Beckett - September 04, 2025

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I just heard today of Mr Bernard's passing. I am the nurse practitioner who took care of him at Harrison Peeples Health Care Center for many years. I sure loved him! He was always so nice and kind. A soft-spoken man who always had a joke for me! I will miss him but I know that he is with our Lord now. He's whole and complete and is reunited with all his loved ones who have passed before him. Thank you, his family, for allowing me to care for him for all those years! I'll be praying for peace and comfort for all of you during this time. Love to all of you!

Vickie Reynolds

Extending condolences to Vanessa and the entire Beckett family. I pray that the days ahead be filled with all the beautiful memories that you have with your father. May you find comfort in knowing that he is resting in the Father's arm and that they both will be waiting patiently to see your face. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Be encouraged, knowing you gave your all. Sending much love to the entire family.

Pasca Bates-Brown

TO: REVEREND DR. TYRONE BECKETT

Praying for you and your family to find comfort and strength in the Lord during this difficult time. May His love and presence surround you all as you mourn the loss of your father. May God's grace bring you all peace as you walk through this sorrow, knowing your father is now embraced in His eternal love. May you find rest in the Lord's loving arms. Your father's faith and service were a true inspiration, and though his light no longer shines in this world, his spirit lives on. We are lifting you and your family in prayer for peace, strength, and the comforting presence of God during this time.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY -- VARNVILLE, SC Reverend Keith T. Bruen, Pastor

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

TO: REVEREND DR. TYRONE BECKETT

Praying for you and your family to find comfort and strength in the Lord during this difficult time. May His love and presence surround you all as you mourn the loss of your father. May God's grace bring you all peace as you walk through this sorrow, knowing your father is now embraced in His eternal love. May you find rest in the Lord's loving arms. Your father's faith and service were a true inspiration, and though his light no longer shines in this world, his spirit lives on. We are lifting you and your family in prayer for peace, strength, and the comforting presence of God during this time.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY -- VARNVILLE, SC Reverend Keith T. Bruen, Pastor

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

TO: REVEREND DR. TYRONE BECKETT

Praying for you and your family to find comfort and strength in the Lord during this difficult time. May His love and presence surround you all as you mourn the loss of your father. May God's grace bring you all peace as you walk through this sorrow, knowing your father is now embraced in His eternal love. May you find rest in the Lord's loving arms. Your father's faith and service were a true inspiration, and though his light no longer shines in this world, his spirit lives on. We are lifting you and your family in prayer for peace, strength, and the comforting presence of God during this time.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY -- VARNVILLE, SC Reverend Keith T. Bruen, Pastor

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

TO: REVEREND DR. TYRONE BECKETT

Praying for you and your family to find comfort and strength in the Lord during this difficult time. May His love and presence surround you all as you mourn the loss of your father. May God's grace bring you all peace as you walk through this sorrow, knowing your father is now embraced in His eternal love. May you find rest in the Lord's loving arms. Your father's faith and service were a true inspiration, and though his light no longer shines in this world, his spirit lives on. We are lifting you and your family in prayer for peace, strength, and the comforting presence of God during this time.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY -- VARNVILLE, SC Reverend Keith T. Bruen, Pastor

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

TO: REVEREND DR. TYRONE BECKETT

Praying for you and your family to find comfort and strength in the Lord during this difficult time. May His love and presence surround you all as you mourn the loss of your father. May God's grace bring you all peace as you walk through this sorrow, knowing your father is now embraced in His eternal love. May you find rest in the Lord's loving arms. Your father's faith and service were a true inspiration, and though his light no longer shines in this world, his spirit lives on. We are lifting you and your family in prayer for peace, strength, and the comforting presence of God during this time.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY -- VARNVILLE, SC Reverend Keith T. Bruen, Pastor

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Our sincere condolences To the Beckett family! My cousin Carl MCGraw spoke only great words of your love for him and his family. Rest in Peace for you have done all you could do for everyone. God needs you now to do the works in Heaven. Know that you are loved and never forgotten! Amen, Amen & Amen Josh and Mary McGraw Family, Estill SC

Sharon McCaster & Tabitha Trisvan - Elder Mary Lee & Josh McGraw Granddaugters

Condolences to the Beckett family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Garvin family from Newark, NJ.

Carrie Garvin

To my family I offer my deepest condolences my memories of days spent in your home as a child are filled with love and togetherness he is at rest now and God will say say will say well done. With love from Corey Dorienne and David

Corey Wilder

Vanessa, You and your family are in my prayers.

Mary Randolph

My deepest sympathy to the Beckett Family. Take your rest Elder Bernard.

Mary Hutchinson-Washington

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

Ernest Harris

I have been praying and thinking about your entire family, since your dad made his transition. Please accept my condolences for the entire family, you guys stay close loving each other being there for each other as you have always been. Your dad sure was good looking. 😁

Helen Marie Veal

We send our love and deepest condolences.My family and I are praying for your strength in Jesus name. The Gant family, Furman,SC

Apostle Cynthia Gant-Coburn

With our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers for the family.

Rev Iseral Boatwright

May the Lord give you all strength during this time 🩷 Grandad will be missed.

Meghan Reid

RIP Elder Brother Bernard.

Rufus L Hutchinson Jr

Our deepest condolences to the Beckett family. Candles represent light in darkness, God's presence, & the hope of eternal life. I light this white candle in honor of Bernard's life & the great memories our families shared when we visited in Estill or Pocotaligo. Bernard was a bright light in your family, the community, and his church. May you continue to see his light in this dark time and find peace in remembering that John 11:25 promises eternal life to those, like Bernard, who believe in Christ - who is the Resurrection and the life. ~Denise 'Nisey' & Derrick Burns, Julia & Henry Wyman & family

Denise Burns & Family

Sending love and condolences to Rev. Tyrone Beckett, Mrs. Kathleen Beckett and family! May you find comfort knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers!! With heartfelt sympathy, The Fields/Jenkins Family of Toy Fields Circle, Bluffton, SC

Fields/ Jenkins Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Survera and the family. Justin and Leslie Lashley

Leslie Lashley

My deepest sympathy to Pastor Beckett, Family, Friends and the entire Deep Creek Family. I am sure we all will remember him in Celebratory mode during his home going. God Bless.

Barbara Mays & The Mays Family

Barbara Mays

My God continue to bless and keep the family strong!!

Officer GEE/ Ms. GEE

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

M.F. Riley's Funeral Home | Fairfax, SC

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