Obituary of Robert Ray Becker

Mr. Robert “Bob” Ray Becker, age 91, of Milner, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home.

Bob was born on Wednesday, July 13, 1931, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late John J. Becker and Margie Berry Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Margie Culpepper, Ann Golden, Frances Phillips, and Florence Cosby, brothers; J.T. Becker, and Harvey Becker. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Milner Baptist Church. Bob was also a member of  Masonic Lodge #88. Bob loved his family more than anything. He was a very kind man who enjoyed all things outside from gardening to hunting and fishing. He loved the ocean and took his family every chance he got. Bob and Iris enjoyed traveling together and visited all 50 states and Canada.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Iris Becker, children and their spouses; Robin Becker & Dewayne Holder, Sharon Becker Gable & Fiancé Terry Smith, William Robert & Michele Becker, grandchildren and their spouses; Stuart & Nina Holder, Melissa & Matthew Chizek, Paige Marie Gable,  Katie & Matt Carhart, and Brandon & Bailey Stewart; as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Becker will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Milner Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Ellington officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Milner Baptist Church 107 Pecan Drive, Milner, Georgia 30257, The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741, or The Masonic Lodge #88 1173 Highway 18 West, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com

Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is proudly serving the Becker Family.