Mr. Beckham was born July 31, 1942 in Lancaster County South Carolina, son of the late Paul Cleo Beckham and Ethel Kennington Beckham. He worked as a crane operator for CP&L for many years. Robert also completed BLET and became a police officer for the Town of Boiling Spring Lakes.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Davis Beckham of Nichols; daughters, Cathy Beckham and Sandy Hunter; stepchildren, Cindy Hayes, Patty Miller, Donna Little, Timmy Davis; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Private graveside services will be held.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Caris Healthcare, 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Court, Conway, South Carolina 28526 or www.carishealthcare.com.
Memorial condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.