Fred Beckham, 80, of Washington, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, april 29, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Fred was born February 24, 1943 in Morris Chapel, TN to F. Ralph and Dovie L. Grisham Beckham. He married Judy Tisdale on August 27, 1965 in Pekin.

Surviving is his wife, Judy; their children, Christy (Aaron) Rose of Washington, Connie (Tony) Witter of Broken Arrow, OK, and Brian (Holly) Beckham of Pekin; grandchildren, Josiah Rose, Rachel Rose, Olivia Rose, Amanda Rose, Jacob Rose, Jonah Rose; Justin (Jessica) Witter, Jared (Lauren) Witter, Kristen (Hugh) Westhoff, and Victoria (David) Dawson, and Briona, Beckham, Brayden Beckham, and Brooklyn Beckham; great-grandchildren, Maria, Malachi, Cullen, Ryann, Reagan, Reese, Eli, Oliver, Indie, and Ozzy; and his best friend, Buddy Gibbs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Mary.

Fred served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1965. He went on to work as a millwright at Caterpillar, retiring after many years of service. He enjoyed being active in his retirement, working out at Eastside Center, fishing, and bowling. He loved any time spent with his family, whether playing card games or putting puzzles together with them. He was also a lifelong bowler, and was inducted into the Greater Peoria Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2013.

A funeral service for Fred will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be from 5-7:00pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Because of Jesus Ministries.