Willis Earl Beckett III

Willis Earl Beckett III, 33, of Freeport, Texas, passed away Oct. 29, 2024, at the Jeannie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Born Oct. 2, 1991, in Covington, Tenn., he was the beloved son of Willis Earl Beckett Jr. and Michele Emerson.

Willis is survived by his parents, Willis Earl Beckett Jr. of Covington, Tenn., and Michele Emerson of Freeport, Texas. He leaves behind his cherished children, Willis Earl Beckett IV of Freeport, Texas, and Rosalie Renee Beckett of Armorel. He is also survived by his sister, Samantha Jackson of Covington, Tenn.; his grandparents, Kay Emerson and Bobby Young of Blytheville; his special uncle, J.R. Young of Blytheville; and his dear friend, Diana Acosta of Freeport, Texas.

Services to honor Willis’s life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville. Visitation will take place from 9-10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville.