Herbert George Beck

George passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026 with his loving wife Diane by his side. He was born on August 17, 1944 to Herbert and Frieda Zimmerebner-Beck of St. VIncent Arkansas.

Herbert Sebastian Beck, Jr is what his mama wanted to name him; his daddy said he wouldn't call him anything but George, so George it was. George was fond of telling that the first time he laid eyes on Diane he told his buddy that he was going to marry that woman. They married in 1964 and were married for 62 wonderful years. Church was extremely important to George and he could be found in the back pew at Sacred Heart until illness kept him away. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he worked many events. He retired from Allison/Magie Ford in 2012 after working there the majority of his life in the parts, service and sales departments with brothers John and Woody. He enjoyed playing golf with his sons, grandsons and numerous friends at Cadron Valley, Morrilton Country Club and the occasional Modern Woodmen of America golf tournaments. Later in life, he also enjoyed going to Fish Lake weekly for a good card game with some of his dear friends.

George was preceded in death by his parents Herb and Frieda and in-laws Frank and Rose Paladino. Brother Woody and Pat Beck, sister-in-laws Rose Ella Beck, JoAnn and Jack Hiatt, Patsy and Lex Moix, brother-in-laws Rocky and Virginia Paladino, Raymond Paladino, and Randy Huddleston; great-grandchildren, Marshall & Jordan Bailey, along with their father Mark Bailey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Paladino Beck, brother John Beck, sisters Pat and David Joslin, Beebe and Dave Huett, Ginny Jo Nelson, Mary Kay and Johnny Wiedower, Dorothy and Tommy Bougher. Children: Gary and Natalie Beck, Cindy and Bobby Marshall, Scott and Nataille Beck. Grandchildren: Heather & Nick Hum, Wade & Brittany Beck, Andrew & Madeline Beck, David & Rachel Beck, Kayla & Matt Speights, Amber Sutton, Ryan & Amanda Sutton, Ryan & Berry Stracener, Lauren & Jerry Kunz, Sophia & Seth Findley, Audrey, Autumn & Scott Beck. Great-grandchildren: Aubrey, Catherine, Kessler Hum; Easton, Declan, Crash Beck; Bo, Lyla Grace, Brooks Beck; twin babies Beck due December 25; Aubrey & Aiden Speights, Hudson Sutton, Savanna & Jackson Sutton; James, Cameron, & Justin Kunz; Mae Flowers & baby boy Findley due January 2026.

A rosary will be held Friday, July 31 @ 10am, with visitation following. A mass of Christian Burial and celebration of George's life will be @ 11am. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Stephen Hart. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Center Ridge. Arrangements are by Neal's Rosewood Cremation & Funeral .

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund