Fairburn Southern Cremations & Funerals
Lewis Herbert Becton, Sr., 79, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007. He was born March 10th, 1928 in Millen, GA.; son of the late Lewis E. Becton and Carrie Bell Chance Becton. After serving in the Army Air Force during World War II, he worked for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; retiring after 44 years. He is preceded in death by 1 sister, Lizzie Grace Bush and two brothers, Ruben James Becton and Jimmy Becton. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his loving children: Lewis H. Becton, Jr., Keith Becton, Christopher Becton, Cynthia G. Clayton, Anthony E. Becton, and Michael J. Tante; companion and caregiver, Joyce L. Becton; two brothers: Leroy Becton and Earvin Becton; one sister: Barbara Jean Waller; ten grandchildren: Amy Shiver, Erin Becton, Skylar Becton, Randi Becton, Brandon Clayton, Shannon Clayton, Austin Clayton, Trevor Becton, Dylan Tante, and Jessica Tante; as well as one great-grandchild, Eliza Grace Shiver. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 431 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Services honoring Mr. Becton will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Jimmy Orr officiating. Interment will take place at Holly Hill Memorial Park following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.hollyhillfuneralhome.com.









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