John Wesley Beckham passed from this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021, leaving behind his
loving wife, Carol (née Harris) Beckham. He is preceded in death by his father, Homer J. Beckham; his
mother, Loretta (née Parkinson) Beckham; his younger brother, Homer Wayne Beckham.
In life, he dedicated his knowledge and skill in structural engineering with several companies,
including his own and that of Kuhlmann Design Group (KdG) in St. Louis.

John left behind his own children, their spouses, his stepchildren and grandchildren:
• Jeanine (Dennis) Aubuchon, Kathleen Beckham, Christine (Bob) Kilian, Rose (Allen) Callahan,
and John (Rose) Beckham, Jr.; Kim Kuhn, Kelly Kuhn, and Kerry (Tony) Null.
• his grandchildren: Jeremiah, Jared, Tommy, Michelle, Laura, Justin, Kristina, Scott, Michael,
Annette, and Faith;
• his great grandchildren: Ridley (née: Lucas), Calum Jasper, and Eleanor Rose;
• and last, but not least, his canine companion, Chloe.

Before we release our husband, father, grandfather, friend back into the welcoming arms of his God and Savior, we thank John Wesley Beckham for his support, his humor, his talents, and his love. May he rest in the Creator’s eternal peace.

A private family celebration is planned to honor John.