Background
Beck, James L. was born on July 6, 1933 in Badin, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lytle Patrick and Thelma (Tadlock) Beck.
agricultural lending service executive
Beck, James L. was born on July 6, 1933 in Badin, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lytle Patrick and Thelma (Tadlock) Beck.
Student, Wingate College, 1954—1955. Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, North Carolina State University, 1958.
Branch manager Piedmont Production Credit Association, Monroe, North Carolina, 1967—1968. Manager Federal Land Bank Association of Monroe, 1968—1970. President Federal Land Bank Association of Winston-Salem, 1970—1971, Farm Credit Service of Asheville, 1971—1975.
Regional vice president Farm Credit Banks of Columbia, South Carolina, 1975—1976. President Farm Credit Service of Lakeland, Florida, since 1976. Past director Lakeland Symphony Orchestra.
With United States Army, 1950-1954.
Member of American Society Agronomy, Wingate Lions Club, Rotary Club (past president and director Lakeland South), Lakeland Yacht and Country Club.
Married Frances Riggins Beck, August 25, 1950 (deceased 1972). Children: Katherine Beck Smith, Charles P. Married Peggy Jean Welch, June 7, 1972.
Children: Wesley L., Lisa G.