Woodie Earl Beck III, a beloved Alabama native and high school coach, passed away recently in a tragic multi-vehicle accident, leaving his wife, kids, and loved ones devastated.
The 53-year-old Woodie Earl Beck III, along with 37-year-old Ashley Marie Springer McDonald, lost their lives at Thomasville on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Woodie was a beloved coach and teacher at Wilcox Academy. He served as the school’s head softball coach, an assistant football coach, and a physical education teacher.
Moreover, the whole Alabama community is mourning the untimely death of their beloved coach and teacher, Woodie Beck III, and sending their heartfelt condolences to his wife and family during this difficult phase.
The late Woodie Beck III was happily married to his second wife, Tiffany Grace Andrews Beck, since October 2023.
While Tiffany hasn’t released any statement regarding the untimely demise of her beloved husband Woodie, she often shares pictures of their romantic and beautiful lives on her social media.
On their first wedding anniversary, Tiffany shared a beautiful video of their wedding on her Facebook and wrote:
“Sharing only because it’s been a year. What a year it has been but, I would not want to go thru it with anyone else!! Wishing my best half a happy anniversary 🥂❤️ Woodie Beck”
Tiffany Grace-Andrews Beck
Furthermore, Tiffany was not only a devoted wife to her late husband, Woodie Beck III, but she is also an accomplished dancer and choreographer.
Born to father Bruce Andrews and mother Joy Bakane Andrews, Tiffany began her dancing journey from a very young age of two, inspired by her mother, who is also a former dancer and choreographer.
Alongside her mother, Tiffany Beck began teaching dance to young girls at the age of 17 at her mother’s dance academy, Joy’s Dance Company.
The late Woodie’s wife, Tiffany, currently owns her own dance studio named A Time To Dance.
In addition to her dancing career, she also manages The Pecan Downton, a wine and gourmet restaurant in Camden, Alabama. Tiffany attended Thompson High School and graduated from the University of Mobile.
Furthermore, Tiffany is a proud mother of two kids, Slade Hines and Carson Hines, the late Woodie’s step-sons.
Despite not being Slade and Crason’s biological father, the late Woodie Beck loved them and guided them in their sports journey.
Crason Hines plays multiple sports at Thomasville High School, including baseball, football, and golf.
The Late Woodie Earl Beck III And His Former Wife, Amy Patrick Parker, Were Parents To Three Sons
The late coach Woodie Beck III and his former wife, Amy Patrick Parker, were proud parents of three sons: Jacob Edward, Joseph Harrison, and John Patrick Beck.
Woodie Beck III was preceded in death by his son Jacob Edward Beck, who passed away on August 11, 2023, at the untimely age of 24.
Moreover, Jacob Beck, born on December 21, 1998, in Meridian, MS, was the eldest son of the late Woodie Beck III and his former wife, Amy Patrick Parker.
Woodie often shared pictures of his late son on his social media, expressing his love for him.
Jacob, a 2018 graduate of South Choctaw Academy, followed in his father Woodie’s footsteps in sports. He showcased his exceptional football skills playing for the Boys Varsity Football team.
Likewise, he worked at Twin River Contractors and loved hunting and fishing outdoors.
Like late Jacob, Woodie’s other two sons, Joseph and John, showcased their amazing athletic skills at Wilcox High School.
His youngest son, John Patrick Beck, plays both Varsity football and basketball at Wilcox Academy, where his late father, Woodie, served as the head coach, and is set to graduate in 2025.
Similarly, Joseph Harrison Beck, who played football at Wilcox Academy, currently works at RTF Project Services LLC.
Talking about Woodie Beck’s former wife, Amy Patrick Parker, who is married to Heath Parker, works at Arbonne as an Independent Consultant and is a hygienist at Dr. George T Pugh Jr., DMD.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- A GoFundMe page has been created to help Woodie Beck’s family during this difficult time.
- The goal is to raise $25k, and to date, around $5,737 has been raised, which is 23 percent of the total goal.
- Woodie Beck coached in the AISA for over 20 years. He graduated from East Mississippi Community College
