Greg was born on November 9, 1955 in Peoria to William V. and Joan M. (Lewis) Becks. He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents.
In addition to his father, Bill Becks, Greg is survived by his soulmate and best friend, Mary Reynolds; daughter, Ash “Miss A” Reynolds; brother, Victor (Sue) Becks; and his cherished dog, Tala AKA Tallywacker. Greg also leaves behind his much beloved staff.
Greg was a fourth-generation florist and owner of Becks Florist, which has been in business since 1934. Through the business, he brought happiness and many smiles to others with his love of plants and flowers. He graduated from Bradley University and was proud of his working relationship with them throughout the years. Greg was an integral part of the surrounding business community and treasured those relationships. He was kind and generous to many; his generosity often went unseen.
Greg enjoyed reading, building Legos, golfing, and spending time with his dog, Tala. He loved traveling with Mary and Ash and exploring the world as a family. Greg touched the lives of many, and his presence will be missed.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be made to OSF St. Francis Medical Center Adult Heart Unit, 124 SW Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602; https://www.osfhealthcarefoundation.org/ OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular
Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.davison-fulton.com
