Clarence Roosevelt Beck II

Doc’s Legacy Clarence “Doc” Roosevelt Beck II, of Rock Hall, Maryland, went from labor to reward on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. He was 61. Doc was preceded in death by Edward and Emma Washington, Charles “Shorty” Williams Sr. and his grandson Clarence D. Brittingham. Doc was born on March 23, 1958, to Dorothy S. Tilghman and Clarence R. Beck Sr., both of Rock Hall, Maryland. Doc attended Kent County High School and Job Corps , before entering the workforce. He was gainfully employed as a cook at various restaurants and businesses, including The Old Wharf Inn, Washington College , Fords Seafood, The Lemon Leaf and Ellen’s Coffee Shop. Doc retired from cooking and opened up his own business, Doc’s Lawn and Detail Service, until his health failed. During his free time, Doc loved to detail his car and keep his wheels shining. Doc also loved to sing with his group, The Gospel Shepherds, all of whom he considered his brothers. Doc loved to play the keyboard and teach his grandboys Hamster and Deuce on the cords. He also loved family gatherings with his children and grandchildren, who will all miss him tremendously. Doc loved sports. He use to play softball with several area teams including the Ghetto Streakers S.S. Tree and The Warriors Ball Club. He also enjoyed playing pool in his spare time. He loved football and was a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan! “ Black & Yellow Forever!! Doc leaves to cherish his legacy, his mother, Mrs. Dorothy S. Cooper (Walter) and his father, Mr. Clarence R. Beck Sr, both of Rock Hall, MD; five children, Clarence R. Beck III, Kareem J. Beck Sr., Ashanti M. Beck, Nikita L. Beck-Temple and Devon L. Beck; one adopted son who he loved as his own, Thomas M. Goldsborough Sr. ( Elisa) and one godson, Rick Sisco; a special friend and partner, Norarene Hicks; a special aunt, Patricia O. Williams; two sisters, Shelia Wilson (Melvin), of Rock Hall, MD and Annette D. Turner ( Charles) of Chestertown, MD; three brothers, Cornelious Beck of San Jose, CA, Charles Williams, Sr., of South Carolina and James Williams of Baltimore, MD; two additional sisters, Charlotte Hall and Cathy Feagins; one additional brother, Vern Cooper ( Katrina); 15 grandchildren, Nyaira Beck, Tynel Jackson, Rae’kwon Sudler, Rhakeem Beck, Sanaa Beck, Shakur Exum, Kyle “KJ” Temple, Jr. , Kareem “ Deuce” Beck, Jr, Carter Beck, Drew Beck, Taiyana Goldsborough, Thomas “TJ’” Goldsborough, Jr., Elijah Goldsborough, Christian Goldsborough and Joseph Goldsborough; nine greatgrandchildren, Shy’heem Brown, Tahkhi Rush, Trevyon Cann, Treasure Cann, Nyomi Cann, Nylan Beck, Cali Brittingham, Nina Brittingham and Jax’on Sudler, five aunts, Rosliee Ringgold (Rudolph), of Chestertown, Valentine Hackett of Bigwoods, Maude Jones (William), of Colemans, MD, Lucille Tilghman of Rock Hall, MD and Thelma Tilghman of Millington, MD; one uncle, Bishop Charles Tilghman (Shirley) of Delaware; and host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends..

Clarence Roosevelt Beck II

March 23, 1958 - May 25, 2019