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William Paul Beckcom

Male 1903 - 1981  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Paul Beckcom was born on 7 Apr 1903 in Texas; died on 22 Mar 1981 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    FindAGrave shows him as a son of Paul Peabody Beckcom and Ida L. Skillern, who also have memorials on that website.

    (Research):


    Census Listings:

    1940 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, Prec. No. 1
    Enumerated 25 Apr 1940
    SD 42-2 ED 202-3 Sheets 16A
    314 R 8
    Beckcom, Willie P (X) head m W 37 M no 7 Tx Same House Farmer
    Beckcom, Emma Wf F W 30 M No 7 Tx Same House (Father born LA, Mother Tx, Housewife)
    Beckcom, Robert Son M W 12 S Yes 6 Tx Same house
    Beckcom, Virginia Dtr F W 7 S Yes 1 Tx Same House
    Beckcom, Lucy Dtr F W 3 S No Tx
    315-0-300
    Beckcom, Robert K Head m W 73 S No 4 Tx Same Hosue Farmer

    Family/Spouse: Emma Evelyn Seals. Emma was born on 27 Apr 1910 in Texas; died on 4 Dec 1973 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Donald "R. D." Beckcom  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1927 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Jul 2014 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 3. Virginia Faye Beckcom  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1932 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Jul 2021 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 7 Jul 2021 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. 4. Lucy Jo Beckcom  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Feb 2001; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Donald "R. D." Beckcom Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 25 Dec 1927 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Jul 2014 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Robert Donald Beckcom, 86, of Hemphill, died Tuesday evening in the V.A. Hospital in Houston, Texas. R.D. was born in Hemphill, Texas, to Willie Paul and Emma Seales Beckcom. He owned and operated Beckcom's Barber Shop in the Golden Triangle before moving back to Hemphill. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines, a member of the First Baptist Church and Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge No. 305.

    R.D. is survived by his wife Colleen Beckcom of Hemphill, his sons; Joel Beckcom of Mauriceville, Greg Beckcom and his wife Sylvia of Hemphill, his daughters; Donna Schrieber and her husband Carrol of Hemphill, Susan King of Hemphill, his sister Virginia Davis of Hemphill, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Robert Beckcom and his sister Lucy Bennefield.

    Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, July 18, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, July 19, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pinehill Cemetery near Hemphill.

    www.starrfuneralhome.com
    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 6, 2014, page 12

    Family/Spouse: Nelda Colleen Herrington. Nelda (daughter of William George Harvey "Mance" Herrington and Gladys Jewel Craddock) was born on 21 Jul 1928 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Jan 2020; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Virginia Faye Beckcom Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 4 Nov 1932 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Jul 2021 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 7 Jul 2021 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Virginia Faye Davis, 88, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her residence in Hemphill.

    Virginia was born in Hemphill, Texas on November 4, 1932 to Willie Paul Beckcom and Emma Evelyn Seales Beckcom. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a graduate of Hemphill ISD. She had earned her associate's degree and worked for many years as a secretary and retired from Holly Farms/Tyson.

    Virginia was a very adventurous lady. She loved to dancing, the Dallas Cowboys, and Wheel of Fortune. She was an amazing bowler and she liked gardening. She taught her grandchildren how to ride their bikes and how to swim. She loved her children and grandchildren and lived her life for her family. Her best friend was her daughter and she loved her donkey named Bucky. She was an active member of Camp Springs Baptist Church.

    Virginia is survived by her daughter, Sharon Jo Strickland Edgar and husband, George, of Hemphill; grandchildren, Stephanie Wilkerson and husband, Dale, Charlie Strickland, Emy Weaver and husband, Donny, Sheila Strickland, Jody Broach and husband, Tim, Dennis Edgar, and Gina Stewart and husband, Matt, all of Hemphill and Clay Bell and wife, Jackie, of Frisco; 24 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Charles Strickland, Sr.; brother, R. D. Beckcom; and sister, Lucy Jo Beckcom Bennefield.

    Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

    Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating.

    Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery with Cody Bland, Kailen Bland, Rudy Weaver, Logan Wilkerson, Timber Strickland, Jordan Hanzel, Sean Bell, Austin Bell and Braeden Stewart serving as pallbearers.

    Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.

    Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home
    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, July 7, 2021, page 4

    Virginia married Nay Carter Strickland, Jr. before 1950. Nay (son of Nay Carter (Rev) Strickland and Nora Belle Humble) was born on 6 Apr 1931 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 May 2018 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Plainview Cemetery (aka Plainview Family Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Danny Charles Strickland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1950 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 9 Jun 2016 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Lucy Jo Beckcom Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 9 May 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Feb 2001; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Charles Ray Bennefield. Charles was born on 16 Nov 1934 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Mar 2010 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.William1)

  2. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 7.  Danny Charles Strickland Descendancy chart to this point (3.Virginia2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Jul 1950 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 9 Jun 2016 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    Danny Charles Strickland, Sr. 65 passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2016, in the Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas. Danny was born to Carter Strickland, Jr. and Virginia Beckcom Strickland. He owned and operated Strickland Welding Company. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. Danny will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

    He is survived by his parents: Carter Strickland Jr. of Hemphill and Virginia Davis of Hemphill, his son Danny Charles Strickland Jr. (Charlie) of Hemphill, his daughters: Stephanie Wilkerson and her husband Dale of Hemphill, and Sheila Strickland and Corey Ross, his brother Buddy Strickland of Orange, his sister Sharon Edgar and husband George of Hemphill, his grandchildren: Chelcie Butler, Jordan Hanzel, Haylee Hanzel, Logan Wilkerson, Laken Wilkerson, and Timber Strickland, and his great grandchildren: Everlee, Cohen, and Hadilyn.

    He is preceded in death by his sister Lisa Strickland.

    Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, June 10, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery.

    Copied from www.dailynewsandmore.com

    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 15, 2016, Page 10

    (Research):Daney Charles Strickland Date of Birth: 29 Jul 1950 Gender: Male Birth County: Jasper Father's Name: Carter Strickland Jr. Mother's Name: Virginia Faye Beckcom Roll Number: 1950_0013

    Danny married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Danny married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Danny married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Living3, 2.Robert2, 1.William1)

  2. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Living3, 2.Robert2, 1.William1)

  3. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Danny3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Danny3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Danny3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

  7. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Virginia2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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