Floyd B

Beckham Jr.

Floyd Billy Beckham, Jr. was born on June 24, 1958, in Englewood, New Jersey, to Floyd B. Beckham, Sr. and Shirley L. Beckham. He was the first of eight children born to this union.

Floyd attended Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey, where, under the guidance of Pastor Reverend Joseph M. Wilson, he developed a strong foundation in his faith. He actively participated in Sunday School, sang with the No. 3 Choir, and was a proud member of Boy Scout Troop No. 78.

As a child, Floyd enjoyed spending time outdoors at McKay Park, playing touch football and basketball with his brothers and friends. He also enjoyed stickball games at the tennis courts along William Street.

On June 15, 1985, Floyd married the love of his life, Kim Beckham. They shared 40 years of marriage and were blessed with one son, Joshua Floyd Beckham.

Affectionately known as "Billy," Floyd was observant and reserved, revealing a warm and engaging nature once he became comfortable—especially in the presence of family. As the eldest sibling, a role he proudly proclaimed as "First Born," he placed great importance on family and took that responsibility to heart. Billy enjoyed watching sports and was a loyal fan of the New York Giants, New York Knicks, and New York Yankees. His interests also included reading, watching television, playing computer games, listening to music—particularly his favorite rapper, Jay-Z—and taking joy rides with his wife.

Floyd attended Englewood public schools. He devoted 35 years of service to Spirite Industries and later worked at the Crestron Electronics distribution center in Orangeburg, New York, until his retirement in 2022.

Floyd leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kim Beckham; his son, Joshua Floyd Beckham (Shantèl) of Englewood, New Jersey; his mother, Shirley L. Beckham of Englewood, New Jersey; his brother, William P. Beckham of Englewood, New Jersey; and his sisters, Evelyn N. Campbell (Leroy) of Englewood, New Jersey, and Denise A. Beckham of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.

He is also survived by his nephew, Christopher J. Beckham (Syreena) of Plainfield, New Jersey; his nieces, Sharee Pugh (Jerome) of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, and Sharell Clay (Tommie) of Teaneck, New Jersey; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Madison Clay, Chrystal Beckham, Carter Beckham, and Mason Pugh. He is fondly remembered by extended family and close friends, including Keith Barnes, Thornton Mitchell, William Watson, and others.

Preceded in Death by his father, Floyd B. Beckham, Sr.; his brothers, David Beckham, Jeffery Beckham, Paul Beckham; and his sister, Marcella P. Beckham-Watson (William).