Today it saddens us to announce the passing of Jimmy Phillip Beckham on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born in Bartow, Florida to Helen Morgan Beckham and Glover Beckham Jr. Jimmy was a longtime resident of Arcadia.  He loved to hunt hog and deer, go fishing and sit on the carport and visit with family and friends.

He worked for Charlotte Engineering and Surveying for 10 years and Kermit E. Roan. He also lived and worked on several ranches in DeSoto County.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers Artie McClellan of Arcadia, FL and Anthony (Jennifer) Beckham of Jacksonville, FL, sisters Debbie (Greg) Brown of Arcadia, FL and Connie Beckham of Arcadia, FL.

Jimmy has 7 grandchildren, Justin, Cameron, Kaylynn, Eliza Pruett, Joey Pelham, Michael Huckaby and Kamryn English. Also, his great-grandchildren Wyatt and Angus Pruett, and Axel Pelham. He also leaves behind his three children, Kim (Jeff) Pruett of Arcadia, Berenda (Timmy) Keene of Wauchula and Sharry (Paul) Stone of Arcadia. His sister Angela Ackley of Zephyrhills and brothers Buddy (Nola) Beckham of Arcadia, Dale (Janet) Beckham of Wauchula and Ben (Charlene) Beckham of Zolfo Springs

The Visitation is Saturday, April 12th at 10:00AM at the Gardner Baptist Church, the Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM with Pastor Lonnie Walker officiating. The Burial will follow at Gardner Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.