William James Beck, Sr., 82, of Millersville, PA, passed away on October 14, 2016 at Manor Care, Lancaster. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. William was the husband of 46 years to Merida (Edwards) Beck. A US Navy Veteran, William served January 1951-November 1954 during the Korean Conflict in the North Atlantic on the Ice Breaker, Edisto. He was a dairyman for Star Rock Farms & the Frey Dairy Farm. He had a lifelong interest in baseball & little league and was a devoted Johnny Cash fan. William loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. In addition to his wife, Merida, William is survived by children: William "Mickey" James Beck, Jr., husband of Adrienne, Mathew Frederick Beck & Merida "Missy" Lynne Beck, companion of Jeremy; grandchildren: Olivia, Liam, Colin, Madison, Mason & Jared; and a sister-in-law: Susan R. Edwards. Family & Friends will be received from 10-11 AM on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 with a Funeral Service to begin at 11 AM at Living Light Mennonite Church, 2625 Safe Harbor Road, Washington Boro, PA 17582, with Pastor Robert Kanagy officiating. William will be laid to rest at Living Light Mennonite Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the church in William's memory.