This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1299/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PHILO: Jerry L. Beckwith of Philo, Ohio died on July 6, 2012 at 2:55 a.m. Mr. Beckwith was born in Philo, Ohio (Muskingum County) on October 12, 1935 and was the son on Vernon "Peck" Beckwith and Emma "Dodie" Hodgson Beckwith. He Graduated from Lash High School, Zanesville, Ohio. Mr. Beckwith served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Honor Lodge No. 726 F & AM Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, Ohio; Amrou Grotto No. 45 Movper; the American Legion Post 29 and the VFW. He is survived by his son, Kevin L. Beckwith (Francisca) of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, William R. Beckwith of Largo, Florida; three nieces; and five nephews. He was preceded by his brother, Jack D. Beckwith of Grayling, Michigan. At Jerry's requests, no calling hours or services will be observed. As he always said with a smile "If you wanted to see Jerry, you should have come yesterday!" Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.