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James Harold Beckman
Born: 7/22/1937
Died: 8/16/2026
Age: 89
Community: Swartz Creek, MI
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BECKMAN, James Harold - Of Swartz Creek, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Pastor Mark Lasley and Pastor Aaron Whitman officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.
Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and 10am Thursday, August 20, 2026 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
James was born in Manila, Arkansas on July 22, 1937, the son of the late Ray and Florence (Giles) Beckman. He grew up in Paragould, Arkansas and moved to Michigan as a young man. On December 3, 1954, he married Frieda Jackson and they were happily married for 72 years. Jim worked for 33 years for General Motors at Flint Metal Fab Plant, retiring in 1988. He loved to travel and spent 25 winters in Florida. He loved to hunt, fish and work in the yard. He was a founding member of Eastside Unity Missionary Baptist Church, which merged and became Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a faithful member for 72 years, serving as Deacon, Usher, Treasurer, Sunday school teacher and kept the lawn maintained for many years.
Surviving are wife of 72 years, Frieda Beckman;
Children, Rhonda (Mark) Lasley, Mark (Becky) Beckman, Tracey (Ed) Lamb;
Sister, Maxine Richardson;
8 grandchildren, Krista (Tom) Nelson, Jon (Erika) Lasley, Joe (Becky) Lasley, Jason (Sonia) Beckman, Justin Gray, Krystal Lamb, Rebecah (Shane) Shelly, Joshua (Maddie) Lamb, 2 step-grandsons, Aaron (Leslie) Lamb and Ward (Deb) Lamb and 15 great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Jacob, Jared, Alexis, Emily, Joshua, Paige, Jamison, Josiah, Makenzie, Carleigh, Hudson, Maelyn, Emma and Anna and 2 great-great-granddaughters, Rosalina and Adalynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Florence Beckman and great-granddaughter, Madison Lasley.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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8/19/2026 |
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4:00 PM |
Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and 10am Thursday, August 20, 2026 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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8/20/2026 |
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11:00 AM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Mark Lasley and Pastor Aaron Whitman |
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