Becker

Mr. Becker

Michael Eugene Becker, my Knight In Shining Armor, age 66, born in San Antonio, a loving husband of 43 years, a father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to many. On July 19, Michael peacefully passed in his sleep at our home in Rockdale to be with the Lord.

He enjoyed raising his kids, proud of their love of family, for each other, and the Lord. He was also like a father to his grandson Brice.

Michael graduated from Marble Falls High School.

After graduation, Michael’s sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Homer Yates, assisted him in landing a construction job in Saudi Arabia.

Upon returning to the States, he served six active duty years in the Air Force and several years in the Air Force Reserves as an aircraft mechanic.

After Michael’s active duty service, he returned to Austin where he worked several years as an electrician along side his brother, Mark.

During Michael’s time in Austin, he managed a Dairy Queen for a few years.

Michael then made a major change and took advantage of his experience as a mechanic and electrician. He accepted a mechanic and electrical job at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia and served there for 20 years.

It was during this time in Virginia that he did a tour in Kuwait for the Gulf War.

Finally Michael returned to his home roots in Texas. He served as a maintenance mechanic for 10 years in the Civil Service at the Temple VA Hospital.

Michael was an active member in the Masonic Lodge in North Carolina and achieved Master Mason.

He enjoyed bass fishing, hunting and golfing and liked to joke around having fun. He loved hanging out with family, friends, grandchildren and church family, all were dear to him.

Managing 14 years of prostate cancer he mentored others with cancer and any other topic that came along.

Michael was fortunate to have traveled widely and lived in some interesting locations. He traveled to the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Kuwait, Iceland and England.

Preceding in passing was Michael’s parents, Alfred and Marjorie Becker, and infant niece, Rebecca.

Surviving Michael is: beloved wife, Patricia, daughter Jessica Harden/Jeremiah; children Brice, Elam, Silas; son Benjamin Becker/Whitney; children Lucy, Charlotte, Matthew; son Charlie Becker; sister Cathy Miller/Jim; sister Carolyn Watts/Lamar; brother Mark Becker/Tracey; also, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and great-nephews and nieces.

Celebration of life will be held from 12-noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Milam County Cowboy Church, 2100 US 77, in Rockdale. Lunch will be provided.

Online streaming will be via Milam County Cowboy Church app.

Memorials and floral arraignments may be delivered to the church.

Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, P.O. Drawer 1417, Rockdale, TX 76567, 512-446-5454.