James Martin Becker, 85 passed away June 27th at Balmoral Assisted Living and was cared for by Good Shepherd Hospice. He is survived by his beloved wife, Grace of 64 years, daughters Darlene DiBucci of Pittsburgh Pa and Rebecca Deurlein (Jeffrey) of Sugar Land TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ronald and James DiBucci and Rachael and Jonathan Deurlein.  He proudly served in the US Army twice. Once at the Pentagon and once at Ft. Bragg when he was reactivated the year of the Berlin Wall crisis.  He was employed at Fire Fighter Sales and Services in Sharpsburg, PA for 39 years. Jim was one of the founders of Pa. Fire Equipment Distributors (PAFED) for which he received the Lou Allen award. Also, Jim served as president of the Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary.  Retirement was enjoyed in Lake Placid, with the last 6 years in Tomoka Heights, where he was very active in the community, mainly as head of the Safety & Security Committee.  A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the St. James Catholic Church 3380 Placid View Drive Lake Placid with Father Vincent Clemente officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the US Army Honor Guard.  If so desired, donations could me made in his name to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. James R.C. Church.  Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com .  Arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 863-465-4134.