Plainfield, Illinois- Hildred Leon Beck, 90, formerly of Salem, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1930 in Craighead County, Arkansas to Elvis Ellis and Mary Ona Barber Beck. He married the love of his life, Norma on September 11, 1947 in Jonesboro and together they moved to Illinois in 1947 and later moved to Salem, Wisconsin.

Loving father of Linda (Randy) Coffelt of Seymour, TN, and Rev. Garey (Patsy) Beck of Florence, AL; doting grandfather to Sonya (Tim) Greene, Gwendolyn (Mark) Smith, and Randall Coffelt, Jr; adoring great grandfather of Aubrie, Alyssa and Brianna Smith, and Logan and Wyatt Greene. Hildred is also survived by his sisters, Vera Fielder and Betty Wilcoxson and his brother, Larry Beck, as well many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma June Beck, his parents and brothers, Melvin Curtis, Marvin, and Grady Beck and sister, Lila Goodson.

Hildred had a deep love of Jesus and found his calling as a pastor at the Apostolic Jesus Name Assembly Church in Salem, WI. He served as pastor there for over 45 years and loved every one of them. Hildred especially enjoyed the singing and preaching and took great pride in working with his church. Outside of the church he enjoyed working on small engines much to the pleasure of his neighbors who were always bringing him motors to fix. From the time his grandson was small, he would make him go carts out of lawnmowers. He loved people and quite a few people just stopped by to talk with him. He was known for his friendliness and kindness. He was always available to lend advice. Hildred also enjoyed vegetable gardening and would give the overabundance to members of his congregation. Hildred had a special skill when working with wood. The many fine furniture pieces and accessories he made will bring their owners memories of Hildred for years to come. When deer season came around, he enjoyed getting together with his grandson, brother, and nephews to enjoy the camaraderie and thrill of the hunt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday January 14, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Overman-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services 15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield IL, Corner of Rte 59 \u0026 Rte 30 for more information visit www.Friedrich-Jones.com or call 815-436-9221

Additional visitation will be held at Gregg-Langford-Bookout Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Saturday, January 16 with a viewing at 11:00 am - 12:00 with service at 12:00. Burial will follow at Lorado Cemetery in Lorado, Arkansas.

All attendees must wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Westosha Senior Community Center https://westoshaseniorcenter.com/ would be greatly appreciated.