William Beck, Jr.

DOVER – William "Popeye" Beck, Jr., 81, entered into rest at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Margaret E. (Miller) Beck.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage on March 15, 2018.

Born September 23, 1937 in York, he was a son of the late William "Boop" and Martha A. (Wompler) Beck, Sr.

William owned and operated Beck's Auto Salvage in Dover for over 50 years.

He was an avid NASCAR, NFL and Penn State Football fan and enjoyed losing money at Hollywood Casino.

In addition to his wife Margaret, William is survived by four children, Billie McKenzie and husband, Bradley, Brian Beck and wife, Donna and Kathy Keefer and companion, Barry Smith, all of Dover and Terry Bender and wife, Louise of Manchester; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Witmer of Manchester, Mae Brown and Sue Willders, both of Dover; and two brothers, Gary Beck and Lonnie Beck, Sr., both of Dover. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Beck and a sister, Rosella Hake.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a time to celebrate William's life from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at West York Church of the Brethren, 5101 Darlington Rd., York.  Emig Funeral Home, Dover, is serving his family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Patient Help Fund, c/o York Health Foundation, 50 N. Duke Street, Second Floor, York, PA 17401.

Cancer Patient Help Fund, c/o WellSpan York Health Foundation
29 West Market St., York PA 17401
Web: https://www.wellspan.org/about-wellspan/our-foundations/wellspan-york-health-foundation/donate