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Joseph James Beck
Joe was born in Johnson City, New York to Joseph Lee and Anne O’Malley Beck on February 27, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his granddaughter, Jocelyn Eve Beck. He is survived by his adoring wife of 18 years, Susan Casey Beck; his children, Joseph Lee Beck, Sean Patrick Beck; stepdaughter, Casey Lynn Longest Beck; stepson, John Daniel Longest; daughter-in-law, Margaret “Maggie” Beal Longest; his grandchildren, Joey, Jakob, Jaelynn, Jamison, Jessa Beck, Noah Woolard and Linda Longest. Joe is also survived by his brother (“the best man I ever knew”), William Beck; and sisters-in-law, Alicia Beck, Ann Casey Parr; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved and they loved him, especially Joanny Casey, Ty Parr, Stephanie Hagee and his “New York” nieces, Alisa, Leanna Beck; and nephew, Jason Beck who describe their “favorite” Uncle Joe as “fun, adventuresome and loving.” (Nailed it.) The list of those who will miss Joe would not be complete without Mickey and Moose, his Cavalier “fur babies.” Last, and certainly not least, Joe is survived by many friends too numerous to mention by name but know that they hold a special place in his heart.
Joe graduated from Johnson City High School in 1975. He graduated from Clemson University (GO, TIGERS!) in 1968 followed by a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina in 1975. He also obtained an MBA from University of Richmond in 1981. He held multiple positions with Lawyer’s Title from 1975 to 1989, from Title Attorney to VP and Regional Counsel, Reinsurance and Customer Liaison. In the mid 1970’s, Joe was a partner in the firm of Brister and Beck in Owego, New York until he came south to thaw. Joe worked in the Department of Medical Assistance Services with the Commonwealth of Virginia for the next 25-plus years as a temporary Law Judge, then Formal and Informal Hearing Officer. Joe also performed legislative review for Governor Wilder during his administration.
Joe was an avid golfer in his younger years. He loved sports cars, Clemson football and playing pool. He was a top-notch plater, coach, team captain and maddening as an opponent. He loved his Central Virginia APA family. He loved Maymont Park, the place where, as a single dad, he took his sons every weekend. It was also where he took his wife, Susan, on their first date (in mid-January!). His other loves were Myrtle Beach where, as a child, his family vacationed every year and the Blue Ridge Mountains. He loved to drive there every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Joe’s favorite place of all was Las Vegas. He and Susan made at least one trip each year for more than 10 years to play pool, slots, or to see a show, but mostly, Joe planned his trips around exploring the many restaurants in Vegas.
A special thank you to Dr. William Benson and Dr. Ricky Placide, booth of MCV, for they gave Joe the gift of a much better quality of life during his last year. Also, thank you to the Physical and Occupational Therapists and nurses that helped keep him moving. Bless you all.
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