James Beckett

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

James Beckett

James "Jim" R. Beckett, 93, of St. Marys, OH died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday September 12, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

He was born in Summit Co., OH to Raymond and Dorothy (Simmons) Beckett. On August 29, 1948 in St. Marys, OH he married Geraldine Allen, who survives. Together, they recently celebrated 73 years of marriage.

Also survived by: 5 children: Sally Wiliams, Lynne (Jack) Carmean, Michael (Susan) Beckett, James (Susan) Beckett II, Barbara (Rodney) Fisher, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, Siblings: Donald (Jean) Beckett, Dorothy (Stan) Hirschfeld, Helen Dersham, Pat (Kenny) Briggs

Preceded in death by: parents Raymond and Dorothy Beckett; granddaughter Alicia Fisher; brother Richard Beckett; brother Ed Beckett; brother Jack Beckett; sister Janet Spencer

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1946). He was the owner/operator of several service stations in St. Marys, retiring in 1992.

After retirement, he subsequently worked for Speckman Automotive in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Rotary International, Mercer Lodge F & AM #121; Antioch Temple (Ancient & Accepted Order of the Mystic Shrine) and St. Marys Outing Club (Idlewild).

His favorite pastimes included golfing and bowling. He was a supporter of St. Marys Roughriders, Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds sports programs. More than anything else, he treasured the time spent with his family.

Private family services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

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