Tennessee State Rep. ‘Bill Beck’ dies Unexpectedly,
Bill Beck, a Democrat from Nashville, has died, according to Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home.
Legislators from all over the Volunteer State have rushed to social media to express their grief over Beck’s passing.
Rep. Bill Beck’s untimely passing has left us in shock and disbelief. On June 4, House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R) tweeted, “Bill was a dedicated servant and powerful voice for the city of Nashville, a husband, father, and friend to everyone in the General Assembly.” His witty remarks and infectious chuckle were guaranteed to brighten any House committee or floor session. Sincere condolences and prayers are with Bill’s loved ones at this time. Rep. Beck will be missed dearly.
Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland) sent a tweet from Chris O’Brien of News 2 regarding Beck’s death to his account, writing, “This is simply devastating. Bill was a pleasure to work with and had widespread support among his colleagues. My friend, you will be greatly missed. I hope that God brings comfort and healing to the Beck family.
The passing of our great friend and colleague, State Representative Bill Beck, has left us all in a state of profound sadness. The Tennessee House Republicans said, “He was a passionate public servant whose hard work and unwavering dedication to the people of Nashville served as an example to us all.” Thanks be to God for his selfless life, and our prayers are with his loved ones.
State Senator Jeff Yarbro (D-Nashville), a fellow Democrat in the Tennessee General Assembly, tweeted, “I’m really heartbroken to learn that my buddy Rep. Bill Beck has died. We both started in the legislature in 2014, and he was such a decent human being. Many people in this city considered him a friend, so please pray for his wife Pam, his children, and all his other relatives and friends.
A statement about the loss of Representative Bill Beck was released on the official Tennessee Secretary of State Facebook page on Sunday night. He had a lot of wit and heart and was clearly quite intelligent. He was courteous to others and did good work for his state. We ask that you pray for his loved ones.
Beck, who represented Tennessee’s District 51, was 61 years old and married with one child, per his legislative profile.
According to the website, Beck also serves on the State Government Committee, Transportation Committee, Ethics Committee, Civil Justice Subcommittee, Departments and Agencies Subcommittee, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee.
Beck reportedly went to University School of Nashville before completing a BA in business administration at Belmont University and a JD at the Nashville School of Law.
Regarding Beck’s passing, no new details have been shared.
Statement from Democratic Leader Karen Camper on the passing of Rep. Bill Beck:
“Bill Beck was one of my closest friends. He was not only my colleague but also my confidant. His warmth, intellect, and passion for people made the House of Representatives a better place. Bill was well respected by members on both sides of the aisle. No matter the political differences of an issue, Bill would always find the humanity in a situation. Any encounter with Bill made your day better. I will miss his laugh and his counsel. He was truly the best of us, and I cannot imagine the world without Bill Beck in it.”
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