Dermont Beck

Dermont Alexander Beck, age 92, of Old US Hwy. 64, Lexington died Saturday, March 27 at his home following several years declining health. Funeral service will be 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 30 at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Maria Copeland and Rev. Butch Conrad officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery. Mr. Beck was born March 3, 1918 in Davidson County to Thurman Cleveland Beck and Minnie Foust Beck. He was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Davis Townsend School and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the 949th Field Artillery Batallion. He was a Life Member of the VFW Post 3074 and a charter member of the Central Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Beck retired from Dixie Furniture Company and following retirement enjoyed many good years farming and molasses making. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Goldie Hedrick, Clyde Beck, Fred Beck, Treva Hedrick, Martha Frank, George Beck, Paige Nance, Darland Beck, Hoy Beck and Helen Plummer. Mr. Beck is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Gladys Fritts Beck of the home, daughters, Donna Kepley and husband Larry and Marie Palmer and husband James, all of Lexington, brother, Wayne Bryce Beck and wife Mary Sue of the Midway Community and sisters Lois Gallimore of Denton and Sadie Peacock of Lexington. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Ben Palmer and wife Angela, Laurie Kepley and Bryon Palmer and wife Carrie and 3 great-grandchildren, Ellie, Anna and Rebecca. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to our caregivers, Karen Laney and Brenda Palmer, who have become a part of our family. Family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, prior to the service, at Davidson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292 or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.davidsonfuneralhome.net