Harry Beckett, 96, died Jan. 26, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He was born in Sardis, Ohio, and lived in Vero Beach since 1987, coming from Oklahoma.
Before retirement, he painted houses and repaired rental properties.
He was a member of the Sebastian Church of Christ.
Survivors include his nephews, Bruce and Brent Winland, both of Abilene, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Verda.
No services are planned.
Burial will be private at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php.