| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 02, 2017 |
| About | James A. "Jay" Becks Jr.(1952 - 2017) James "Jay" A. Becks, Jr., 64, of Staunton, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 17, 1952 to James, Sr. and Helen (Bolen) Becks. Jay is survived by his parents; wife, C. Diane Miles-Becks; four children, James A. Becks, III., Cynthia Owens, Jacqueline Jackson and Justin B. Becks; five grandchildren; three sisters, Karen Brown, Linda Fuell (Burnie) and Mildred Williams (Frank, Jr.); a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Public viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Oaklawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends anytime at the parent's residence, Mr. & Mrs. James Becks, Sr. 696 Craig Drive in Staunton. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Allen Chapel AME Church Building Fund, 936 Sudbury Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401. Professional services provided by the Kenneth L. Jones Funeral Home (540) 886-2601. Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home 813-15 N Augusta St Staunton, VA 24401 (540) 886-2601 Published in The News Leader from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7, 2017 |
