Robert Marshal Beckerley

October 6, 1943 - February 21, 2022

Robert Marshal Beckerley, age 78, of Hideaway, Texas passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home in Hideaway surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born October 6, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late James E. Beckerley and Susan Nauvoo Beckerley (nee Read). Robert served briefly in the Colorado Highway Patrol and then went into the Airforce. He was a patriot and loved his country. During the Vietnam War he was a Sergeant and served as an airborne radar operator in the 963" AEW&C sq. He was highly decorated including the Air Force Commendation Medal. Robert served with pride and respected all service members. Before retirement, Robert worked in retail management for Montgomery Wards and F.W. Woolworth. He always let his children know that he loved them and spent time with them coaching teams and fishing. He loved old music and old black and white sitcoms. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bernice Edith Beckerley, his daughters Cynthia Lynn Humphrey and spouse Neil Case; Jennifer Susan White and husband John White; and Rhonda Foster and Husband Lee Foster; a grandaughter he considered a daughter, Cassi Beckerley; and Grandchildren Ashley Cendejas, Stephen Tyler Humphrey, Malysa McCauley, Gabriella Cabrera, Emily White; Great grandchildren Jaden Cendejas, Braden Cendejas, Max McCauley, Dash McCauley, and Riley McCauley; and his cousins, Caren Hudgins and Linda Sidow and husband Sam Sidow. He also left behind his special companion, Thumper. During Robert's last days he was cared for by a remarkable team from Hospice Plus lead by his favorite nurse Sandra. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Lindale City Cemetery in Lindale, Texas with Bro. Ryan Surratt officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale.