BERTRAND ROWDY BECKER

June 17, 2020

Bertrand Rowdy Becker passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in Pleasant Grove, AL. Bert was born November 11, 1928, and grew up in West Palm Beach, FL. He received his Electrical Engineering degree from The University of Florida and then worked for the Florida Public Utilities until he retired in 1992. Bert married Ila Vee Short in 1974 and they lived in West Palm Beach, FL until moving to Pleasant Grove, AL in 1992 after retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. Bert was quite the woodworker. He loved working in his shop and made many beautiful gifts like cutting boards and file cabinets for friends and family. He kept an immaculate yard, like everything else he owned. He worked hard and did his best on everything he did. He was adored by the nieces and nephews and his and Ila Vee’s home always welcomed family and friends. Bert is survived by wife of 46 years, Ila Vee Becker; sister, Gayle Becker; brother, David Becker and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Eugene and Charlotte Evelyn Becker; brother, Gerald Becker; and first wife, Helen Becker. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 9:30 to 10:45 am at Peoples Chapel followed by a graveside service at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove, 724 4th St., Pleasant Grove, AL 35127