Franklin Barnell Beck, 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday March 21, 2011 at Chestatee Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. Born May 30, 1940 in Hall County, he lived most of his life in Dawson and Lumpkin County. Mr. Beck was a retired poultry farmer and was a U. S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. He was preceded in death by his father, George Frank Beck. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Annabell Beck, Dahlonega; son and daughter in law, Tony and Minnie Beck, Dawsonville; mother, Dorothy Beck, Dahlonega; grandson, Benjamin Beck, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers in law, Carolyn Norwood, Murfreesboro, TN, Mary & Bob Davis, Chatsworth, Bonnie May & Ronald Hughes, Ellijay, Joyce Ann & James Lynn, Chatsworth; brothers and sisters in law, Carlton & Diane Beck, Gainesville, George Beck, Dawsonville, Daniel & Bobbie Beck, Gainesville; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday March 25, 2011 at 2 o’clock at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Rev. Scott Day and Rev. Gary Keown will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.