Shon Nelson Beck, a 28-year-old male from Odessa, Texas, tragically passed away on March 27, 2014, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born in Odessa on May 16, 1985, and was known for his strong faith, having been baptized at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Shon is survived by his mother, Madeline Beck, his father, Larry Mayberry, his brothers, DeMonte Smith and Timothy Crosby, and his children, Joseph Beck, Paloma Beck, Shonetta Beck, Riley Beck, DaeSean White, and Zi'Drevion
Bars.
On the day of his death, Shon Nelson Beck and Joshua Tolivar were both shot in the 900 block of Snyder in Odessa. The investigation led to the arrest of Tre'on Majors and Venshard Douglas, who were both charged with first-degree murder. However, an Ector County jury later found Tre'on Majors not guilty on all charges. Venshard Douglas was arrested in Temple, Texas, while Majors was already in U.S. Marshals custody on unrelated charges before the murder charge was filed against him.
The case drew significant attention in Odessa, with the community mourning the loss of Shon Nelson Beck and seeking justice for his untimely death. Despite the legal proceedings, the case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of violence on families and communities.
Shon Nelson Beck's legacy lives on through his children and the memories cherished by his family and friends. His funeral services were held at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest in the Rosehill section of Ector County Cemetery.
