Bill Beck Obituary

Bill Beck was a Tennessee politician representing District 51 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, including Davidson County. Bill Beck died unexpectedly died on June 4, 2023, after a heart attack. He was 61 years old.

Beck was first elected to the office in 2014 and represented House District 51, which includes Madison, Inglewood, East Nashville, downtown, Salemtown, Germantown and Five Points.

State and local officials shared their condolences on social media on Sunday, June 4 2023.

The House GOP Caucus described Beck as “a passionate public servant whose hard work and unwavering dedication to the people of Nashville served as an example to us all.”

“My colleague and friend, thank you for the many conversations and for always giving me a motion,” wrote Rep. Torrey Harris. “Rest well state Rep. Bill Beck.”

Bill Beck grew up in Madison and Whites Creek and attended Belmont University before joining the Tennessee Air National Guard and attending the Nashville School of Law.

He worked at the law firm Beck & Beck with his mother, Martha Lu Cone Beck. He is survived by his wife, Pam, and their daughter, Meredith.