Daniel Beckum

Funeral services for Daniel Beckum, 74, Lawrence will be held in Mississippi. He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Starkville, MS. He passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home.

Daniel was born August 11, 1943 in Starkville, Mississippi the son, Bee and Fannie Mae (Stovall) Beckum,

He worked and retired from GE.

Dan was a hard worker, providing for his sons as a single father. He ran 29 marathons and swam 100 miles.

Survivors include his sons, Dan Beckum, Jr. of California, Leon Beckum of Lawrence, KS, his daughter, Marsha Harris-West of St. Louis, MO; four brothers and two sisters, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Leon Beckum to help with travel expenses and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

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