Dr. Otis Glenn Beck, Sr.

Dr. Otis G. Beck, age 91, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 14, 1924 in Andalusia, Alabama son of the late William Braxton and Mattie Elizabeth Beck. He moved to Quincy, Florida at a young age and graduated from Gadsden County High School in 1942. He attended the University of Florida and was then accepted into Northwestern University School of Dentistry in Chicago, Illinois. After graduation in December 1948, he moved back to Tallahassee. On November 9, 1949 he married Jimmie Paulina Gray in Quincy, FL. Otis soon opened his dental practice in Tallahassee. A few years later he proudly served his country as a captain in the United States Air Force in San Antonio, TX and Panama City, FL. After practicing for many years in Tallahassee he decided he wanted to further his education. In 1963 he moved his family to Philadelphia, Pa. to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry and graduated with a degree in orthodontics in 1964. Otis was an amazing person who enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life. He had a positive and outgoing personality that endeared him to his patients, his friends, and his family. His family was always his top priority and he delighted in supporting his children’s athletic and scholastic events. His wife, Jimmie, was his rock and he could always count on her support when life’s challenges occurred. The Beck household was always filled with friends, fun, laughter, and endless debates about sports and politics. He was a spiritual person and was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In his spare time Otis loved to play golf with his many friends at Capital City Country Club. He followed professional golf very closely on television. He was blessed with a sharp intellect and amazing memory that he never lost even at the very end. He stayed sharp with daily word jumble and Sudoku. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jimmie Gray Beck; three sons, Dr. Glenn Beck (Marci), William Marcus Beck (Polly), David Gray Beck; a daughter, Paula McAnallen ( Larry) Raleigh, N.C.; four grandsons, Brian and David Beck, Grant Beck, and Ryan Mc Anallen; three granddaughters, Amelia Beck, Emily Beck, and Lauren McAnallen. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday April 6, 2016, at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fl. Services will be held on Thursday April 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Park and Duval, Tallahassee, Florida with reception to follow at Capital City Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church (www.tumct.org). The family wishes to thank all of the superb doctors, nurses, and healthcare personnel at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for their care and support during this difficult time.

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Dr. Otis Glenn Beck, Sr.

September 14, 1924 - April 1, 2016