Donnie Beckham

Donnie Beckham departed this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the age of 72 years and 11 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 3, 1949, the son of the late Parker and Noverta Beckham. On June 19, 1993, he was united in marriage to Judy Brown, who survives.

At the age of 16, Donnie began his career in truck driving. He loved fishing, going out on his boat and motorcycle, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Judy Beckham of Savannah, Tennessee; children, Sandy Benjamin, Judy Hammock, and Ella Mae Holly, all of Ripley, Tennessee, Sherry Bishop of Michie, Tennessee, Brenda Helton and Jerry Wyatt Miller, both of Ripley, Tennessee, Jerry Lee Miller of Savannah, Tennessee, Jerry Wise Miller of Ripley, Tennessee, Crystal Brewer of Counce, Tennessee, Jasper Brewer of Savannah, Tennessee, Jan Beckham of Houston, Texas, and Angie Korhel of Diamond Head, Mississippi; brother, Tommy Beckham of Adamsville, Tennessee; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded by his sons, Jerry Lynn Miller and Jeremy Miller.