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Rick Wood
September 23, 2025
I had the pleasure of coaching Cornelius in basketball at Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy. He was a joy to coach. He is missed by many.

Ralph Williams
October 17, 2020
Cornelius Beck DDS, was the brother that everybody wanted to be like! I gladly acknowledge the caring heart that he possessed, may he rest in peace!
Gary Evans
March 9, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
JESSE WILLIAMS
October 18, 2019
We still miss you at the beach. Your vitality to our small section of the beachfront will never be forgotten by many of my family and medical buddies as we visited at my place over the past 15 years. Thanks for your fellowship.
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Acquenetta Wheeler
October 30, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of CJs passing. We attended Fisk and Meharry together and our fathers was very close friends. My sincere condolences to the his family. I will honor his memory with a contribution to Meharry.
OCTAVIA WEATHERS
October 30, 2017
MY SINECERE SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO JULIE,CORNELIA,COURTNEY,KIRK AND THE ENTIRE BECK FAMILY. DR.BECK WAS THE FIRST DENTIST I WORKED FOR. HE TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING THAT I KNOW TODAY IN DENTISTRY. HE WILL BE MISSED....
Jesse F. Williams, MD, MPH
October 30, 2017
The Williams Family of 3107 South Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, SC offer our love and sympathy to the Beck Family. We will miss his bubbling personality as well as his mother and father's friendliness and hospitality as Beach neighbors. Our prayers are always with you as you celebrate C.J.'s life and legacy
Lynne Thomas
October 30, 2017
The Class of 1970 and Boylan Haven Mather Academy National Alumni, Camden, SC extend their sincere prayers and condolences to the Beck Family.
Rick Wood
October 30, 2017
My condolences to the Beck Family. Cornelius was one of my basketball players in high school at BHMA.
Gloria, Francine, & Azelyn Young
October 29, 2017
My family and will miss Dr. Beck so much. He was a kind and generous man. Prayers and thoughts for his family in this sad time.
Pansye Atkinson
October 29, 2017
To Cornelius' family - my deepest sympathy, with warm memories of long-past years.
Vinnie " Dabs" Dabney
October 29, 2017
I'd like to offer my deepest condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of Cornelius "C.J. " Beck, my Frat brother, line brother and classmate from Eta Psi chapter Fisk University, Rest in Peace C.J........Vinnie " Dabs" Dabney
Dr. Vincent J. Price, DDS
October 29, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We send you thoughts of peace and courage. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about the loss of Dr. Cornelius J. Beck. Dr. Cornelius J. Beck was a dear friend and classmate at MeHarry Medical College School of Dentistry. Class of 1977.
Michael Elam
October 29, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family, frat, fellow Fiskites and friends that will miss my Line Brother CJ. He will forever remain an inspiration to us all.
Wallace E. Dinkins
October 27, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. Beck, my classmate from BHMA.
Jennifer whitnauer
October 27, 2017
Love and prayers to the family!
Dr. W. Timothy Beckett, DDS
October 27, 2017
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Dr. C.J. Beck. C.J. was a golden son of Fisk University, my brother in Omega Psi Phi, and my mentor at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. My heartfelt prayers are with you.
Barbara Bara
October 27, 2017
Generous and compassionate, he cared about his fellow man. He will be sorely missed.
Ralph Williams
October 27, 2017
God Bless your soul,and your family for your kindness here on earth!RIP!
Cora Taylor
October 26, 2017
My sympathies to the family
October 26, 2017
Dr. Beck epitomized selfless giving. He truly put others before himself.
May his memory be eternal!
God's Peace!!!
J P McLean
Richard Williams
October 25, 2017
RIP Cousin
Christopher Lipscombe
October 25, 2017
CJ Beck
My condolences to CJ's family. CJ was a member of my Fisk Class of 1974 - we have very fond memories of CJ at Fisk - he was kind and goodhearted - we will miss him - love and peace.
Rahqiya P. Dorsey
October 25, 2017
My heart is saddened to hear this. Our family sends condolences and prayers. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time and days to come.
Alice Conboy
October 25, 2017
Dr Beck you were one of the kindest and caring doctors I have ever met. I will miss that awesome laugh you had. You promised you would not leave me until you finished working on my teeth but, I guess God needed you now. My condolences to your family and just know you were one of a kind and will be greatly missed. RIP
Michelle Meeker
October 25, 2017
Praying for the family and that your loving memories guide and strengthen you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Catherine Ford
October 25, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
George Cooper
October 24, 2017
Dr. C. J. Beck was one of the best of us. He lived a life of service. He cared for people in their times of pain and need. He was a good friend to have; fun and good times accompanied him wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, fellow Fisk Alumni, and his Fraternity Brothers of Omega Psi Phi. We Omegas pledge hard and demand excellence. C.J. beck lived up to that 13-Eta Psi-71 is a Tall Tree in Omega's forrest that has fallen. Rest now with the Almighty Supreme Basileus of the Universe in your new home chapter, Omega!
Shirley Blake and Family
October 24, 2017
Your loss have sadden my heart I will truly miss you
Tank Winston
October 24, 2017
My heartfelt and sincere condolences to the daughters and family of my dear friend, frat brother and alum! May the Lord comfort and bless you! Amen
Harold Underwood
October 24, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Including one of my best friends Kurt.
Lucille Bone
October 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the family.
Lucille Bone
October 24, 2017
Dr. Beck was a wonderful person. He had a heart of gold. Always helping someone. Never expecting anything in return.
We should all strive to have the
heart that he had.
Prayers for his family.
Marcy Robb
October 24, 2017
Thank you for being a kind,generous and loving man, a second dad to my daughter . Your family always treated her with love and respect and I will always be thankful to you and your family. Rest easy, no more pain.
Yolanda Elmore
October 23, 2017
I'm sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Beck he was a very wonderful man an he will be missed. He has know my family for years ever since I was a little girl. He will be missed by my family tremendously may his soul rest in peace
Christy Yates
October 23, 2017
One of the best men I have every known. He would do for any and everyone and not expect anything in return. His death has left an emptiness I can't explain but I know he is in a better place and has found comfort. Love always Christy
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