Born in Corpus Christi, TX he was a son of the late Melvin Ray Becknel and Patricia Ann Curry McKay. He attended the Ware Shoals First Baptist Church and the Sunshine Class.
Surviving are a sister, Laura Broxterman (Howard) of Cleves, OH, two brothers, Don Turnage of Wiley, TX and Billy Mays of Milan, IN, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Danny Becknel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Parker-White Funeral Home Chapel, Ware Shoals with Rev. Dr. Floyd Parker officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM on Sunday at Parker-White Funeral Home prior to the service. In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations may be made to The Burton Center, 5 Griffin Drive, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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