Ira Beckham-- departed this life June 19, 2009, in Montgomery, AL., His remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary Friday, June 26, 2009 from 1-8pm and Saturday, June 27, 2009 after 9am until the 11am Funeral hour at Aimwell Baptist Church, 500 Earl St. Interment will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. Dignified and professional services entrusted to Smalls Mortuary 950 Broad St. Mobile, AL.