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William John Becker
William John Becker passed away November 30, 2025. “John” as he was best known was born June 16, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph and Lucille V. Becker; his sister, Lucia “Lucy” Elwer; and his brother, Edward Becker. John leaves behind his wife, Deborah A. “Debbie” Becker of the Moyock, NC home; one son, William Jonathan Becker and daughter-in-law Shaylynn Becker; his brothers Thomas Becker (Mary Jo) and Joseph Becker (Diana); and his brother-in-law David Elwer (Kristin).
John is a graduate of St.Johns High School in his hometown in Delphos, OH; Hesser College (Manchester, NH) and Nathaniel Hawthorne College (Antrim, NH) where he obtained a business degree. John enlisted in the United States Navy serving from November 1969 to November 1973.
John and Debbie enjoyed attending annual naval reunions reconnecting with friends and shipmates traveling to many locations around the United States. They also enjoyed camping in a motor home traveling mainly throughout the east coast with River City Campers and the Thor Diesel Club.
John enjoyed spending time tinkering with a 1970 Purple Barracuda and different Corvettes. Some of his favorite hobbies included shooting skeet and trap and watching the Boston Red Sox.
The family deeply appreciates the support, prayers, and condolences during this difficult time. Plans for John’s local memorial service are pending at this time. His urn burial with military honors will be back home in Delphos, OH at a future date.
Gallop Funeral Services, Nags Head, is entrusted with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com
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Looks good ,sorry for your loss. Love you keep you in our prayers
Such an awesome guy…his inner strength was unbelievable. John was a good friend for 54 yrs.i knew early on I’d be sharing my best friend with him forever! Deb, your love kept him going as it will for you. Wonder if they let you drive your VETTE in heaven?
Debbie and Billy, We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful cousin, and a wonderful guy all around, as you know well. You are in our prayers.
Debbie, praying that God will comfort you at this time of loss. Will always cherish our Purvis reunion times together.
To Debbie and family, Tammie and I will miss him terribly. Take comfort knowing the John is looking over you. May the Lord Almighty show is grace upon you and give you comfort at this time. God Bless feel free to contact us whenever you want. Brian Bade L m
God has taken John and relieved him of earthly his pain. He attended a number of USS Hugh Purvis reunions until health took its toll. We all will miss him.
Debbie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We enjoyed many camping trips with John and the River City Campers. Even tho we have relocated to Raleigh we know our paths will cross again. Judy & Bill Norton
It was sad to hear of John's passing. He was a good shipmate. As we Sailor's like to say, "May he now have fair winds and following seas" on his next journey.
Heartfelt condolences to the Becker family. Especially to lifelong friend Billy. His family was like my second family as a kid growing up. RIP, John.
John was a great guy, fun to be around and share stories. We will miss him on the skeet field.
Looks good ,sorry for your loss. Love you keep you in our prayers
Such an awesome guy…his inner strength was unbelievable. John was a good friend for 54 yrs.i knew early on I’d be sharing my best friend with him forever! Deb, your love
kept him going as it will for you. Wonder if they let you drive your VETTE in heaven?
Debbie and Billy,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful cousin, and a wonderful guy all around, as you know well. You are in our prayers.
Debbie, praying that God will comfort you at this time of loss. Will always cherish our Purvis reunion times together.
To Debbie and family,
Tammie and I will miss him terribly. Take comfort knowing the John is looking over you. May the Lord Almighty show is grace upon you and give you comfort at this time. God Bless feel free to contact us whenever you want.
Brian Bade
L m
God has taken John and relieved him of earthly his pain.
He attended a number of USS Hugh Purvis reunions until health took its toll. We all will miss him.
Debbie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We enjoyed many camping trips with John and the River City Campers. Even tho we have relocated to Raleigh we know our paths will cross again. Judy & Bill Norton
It was sad to hear of John’s passing. He was a good shipmate. As we Sailor’s like to say, “May he now have fair winds and following seas” on his next journey.
Heartfelt condolences to the Becker family. Especially to lifelong friend Billy. His family was like my second family as a kid growing up. RIP, John.
John was a great guy, fun to be around and share stories. We will miss him on the skeet field.