Carl Wayne

Beck

Carl "Wayne" Beck, age 72, passed away on Friday, February 9,
2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas after a long hard fight following
heart surgery.
He was born on May 6, 1951 to Bobby Gene Beck and Elva
Lou Zahn Beck in Bowie, (Montague) Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Gene Beck
(1930-2014) and Elva Lou (Zahn) Beck (1932-2019), from
Wichita Falls, Texas. His paternal grandparents, Albert
Eargod Beck (1902-2000) and Marie Ellen (Mills) Beck
(1908-1998). His maternal grandparents "Bunk" Charles
Alford Zahn (1911-1988) and Roxie Lou (Johnson) Zahn
(1916-2008), all from Montague County, Texas. A sister in
law, Jennie (Cherry) Baer of Artesia, New Mexico.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Tommie (Cherry) Beck,
their children and spouses, David Girard, wife Sunny (Jordan)
Girard of Wichita Falls, Crystal (Girard) Gilmore, Ryan
Gilmore of Wichita Falls, Texas. A daughter, Cali Diane Beck.
A great and loving Papa to his grandchildren, Jade Girard,
Gabby Girard, Gracey Girard, of Wichita Falls, Texas and
Kimberly Magretto of Maine, Adam Arredondo and Lyndon
Gilmore of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Also survived by his brother, Robert "Dane" Beck of Wichita
Falls, Texas, niece Allison Beck, husband Jason Hill, their
children Emily Swanson, Betsy Beeson, Jack Beeson, Izzy
Hill and Leo Hill. Nephew, Robert "Rob" Beck, wife April
(Wheeler) Beck, their children Caidenze Beck-Clark and Clara
Beck, of Orlando, Florida.
He also leaves behind his beloved aunts Vicki (Zahn) Richey
of Decatur, Texas and Faye (Zahn) Morrison of Wichita Falls,
Texas. Wayne's 1st Cousins, Paul and wife Linda
(Moorehead) Saunders of The Woodlands, Texas, Mark and
wife Caroline (Varela) Saunders, Robert "Rob" Morrison, wife
Pam (Deville) Morrison, of Wichita Falls, Kim (Morrison)
Taylor, husband Mike Taylor of Pickens, South Carolina, Rick
Richey of Crafton, Texas, Mike Richey, wife Shirley (Watkins)
Richey of Paradise, Texas, Brad Richey of Chico, Texas, and
Danny Whitaker of Rockport, Texas. Brother in law, Howard
Cherry, sisters in law, Anita Cherry both of Arizona, Kim
(Henderson) Harrison, husband Joe Harrison of Des Moines,
Iowa, along with many other beloved nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Wayne and Tommie married on April 25, 1987 in Baird,
Callahan County, Texas. They lived in Abilene, Texas, moving
to Wichita Falls in 1988 to be closer to his parents and
brother.
Wayne was a family man, he loved all of his family completely
without question. He was the love of his wife's life and she
cherished him.
Wayne graduated from S. H. Rider High School, Wichita Falls,
Texas in 1969. He then went onto Midwestern State
University in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He became a State Investigator with the Texas Department of
Motor Vehicles in Wichita Falls and after moving to Abilene,
Texas about 1973 for several year. Around 1988 he started
working as a Land Agent and loved his job, he loved the
people he worked for and all the people he worked with,
making ongoing life long friendships as he went. He was
certainly a people person. He traveled to different states,
working, mostly in Texas, being away from home 2-3 out of 4
weeks a month most of each year. Coming home every now
and then on weekends and holidays. He worked hard so his
family could have what they needed. His family came first and
foremost.
Wayne was a member of the Taylor County Sheriff's Pose
when living in Abilene, Texas. He loved his horses, loved
riding trails, riding in playdates and parades.
Wayne's favorite Holiday was Christmas. He loved Christmas
and all that went with it. He'd take us all go on the trolly ride
with family members each year to look at the Christmas lights
around town. We had to have our Christmas on Christmas
Eve because that's how it was growing up for him. Christmas
was his excuse to buy everyone something. His joy was
watching others open their gifts. He and his nephew, Rob
Beck, would exchange a Barbie doll most Christmas', usually
with added accessories each time. Wayne started this
tradition when Rob was a very young boy in teasing him and
they both kept it up for many years, all in fun and love.
Wayne would give the shirt off his back if anyone asked for it,
at times without having to ask. He was a very thoughtful &
generous man to all he knew and some he didn't know. In
stormy weather, ice, snow and rain, he loved to drive around
and help those in need with getting their cars unstuck or out of
ditches. He loved family gatherings and would sit talking to
and joking with family members and friends. He loved talking
about old times with his brother and parents. Telling the
younger generations how he grew up and what he did at their
age.
He was a member of Partners In Education (WFISD) at Fain
Elementary, Wichita Falls, TX. He thought every child needed
a bike to ride. He purchased toys, games and bikes for the
school's Celebration each month for several years.
He will be missed by his loved ones and close friends.
Wayne has chosen to be cremated and buried at the feet of
his beloved parents in Montague Cemetery, Montague,
Texas.
There will be a graveside service at Montague Cemetery on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Cremation by Falls Funeral Home and Cremation Center