Michael G. Beckton Obituary

We know what Mike will be looking out for, because we know what he loved in this life. First and foremost is always Arlene, the love of his life, and the family they built together. LaDawn, Lisa, and their families, as well as Tim's children. Mike is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Arlene Beckton, and his two daughters, LaDawn (Scott) Showers and Lisa (Lee Young) Beckton. He was the best playmate and cheerleader to his grandchildren Blake (Clem) Showers-Turner, Tiffany (Roby Fultz) Fortson, Amber Fortson, Joseph Fortson, Blaire (Jacob) Sommers, Timothy Beckton, Mica Beckton, Abby Beckton, Derek (Anilenis Batista) Beckton, and Malcolm Showers. The tradition continued with his great-grandchildren Izaiah Fortson, Oliver Young, Amelia Young, Amir Fultz, Aiden Fultz, and Seqoia Fortson. The Beckton siblings will be one loud voice short at their next reunion, and Mike will be missed by Leland Beckton, Karen (Craig) McInnis, Peter (Carol) Beckton, Barbara (Marty) Ignatowski, and Ellen Funk, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

It is a comfort to imagine Mike together again with his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Crystal Beckton, and his own parents, Janis and Leland Beckton, along with his youngest brother Joseph Beckton. He will be welcomed at the campfire by his sisters-in-law Marvel Battice and Bobbie Lukowski, and his best friend Gary Wolner will probably ask what took him so long. Wilma Battice, Mike's mother-in-law, will be cooking Sunday dinner for him, and Bob Battice, Mike's father-in-law, will be lining up a home improvement project for them to tackle together.