Jonnie Beck

SIKESTON — Jonnie Dale Beck, age 81, passed away on Nov. 9, 2022, at his home in Sikeston, surrounded by his wife and loving family.

He was born Aug. 3, 1941, in Dresser Prairie, Illinois, son of the late John and Eileen Paradee Beck.

On July 12, 1960, at Ramsey, Illinois, he married Sharon Kay Robertson Beck, who survives of the home.

He is also survived by three sons, Jonnie (Rhonda) Beck of Ramsey, William Beck of Sikeston and Donald (Jennifer) Beck of Sikeston; one daughter, Kay (Leon) Goff of Oconee, Illinois; one brother, Larry Beck of Herrick; and four sisters, Evelyn Logue of Assumption, Illinois, Wilma Hoffman of Vandalia, Illinois, Lois Naab of Ramsey and Mary Eller of Ramsey; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; and two sisters.

He worked various jobs as a tractor mechanic until he retired. He is affiliated with the Christian Mission Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1 p.m. until time of funeral services at 3 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home. Teresa Williams will officiate.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.southernfuneralservices.com

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Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Mission Church.