Calvin G. "Bully" Becton

Services to be announced at later date. Mr. Becton, 86, of Philadelphia, MS, died Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County.  He taught public school for several years and retired from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians as a project manager. Survivors include daughter, Kathy Marks (Rick) of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Brandy McCoy (David), Keena Stewart (Daniel), Jarod Agent, Nicholas Becton, Leah Becton,; great-grandchildren, Carly Gensheimer, Devin McCoy, Abigail Stewart and Lane Stewart; and daughter-in-law, Delice Becton. Mr. Becton was preceded in death by wife, Willodean Becton; and son, Marty Becton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, 5221 Greenway Drive, Exd., Jackson, MS  39204, phone 601-969-1631.