Arrangements

Dr. Richard W. Beckford Ph.D.​

Homegoing Service

Saturday, January 10, 2026

11 AM - 11:50 AM Final Viewing

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
21311 NW 34th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056​​

*Live Streaming*

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What to Wear? Black and a color that represents your school connection to Dr. Beckford.

For all others, his favorite color was Yellow. 

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Repast

Saturday, January 10, 2026

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

​Miami Gardens Senior Center

18330 NW 12th Ave,
Miami Gardens, FL 33169

 

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor the legacy of

Dr. Richard W. Beckford, Ph.D

by supporting the foundation: Donate | Richard Beckford Foundation.org.

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By Mail: 

Richard Beckford Foundation

3001 NW 186 Terrace

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

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Preparations By:

Wright & Young Funeral Home​

15332 NW 7th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33169

 

TRAVELING: 

Airports

Miami International Airport (Airport Code: MIA)
📍 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (Airport Code: FLL)
📍 100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

*Both airports are approximately 20–30 minutes from Miramar, making travel easy and convenient for visitors.

*Miramar is the neighboring city to Miami Gardens, Florida

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Hotels

Tru by Hilton Miramar

📍 14577 SW 27th Way, Miramar, FL 33027
📞 (954) 628-1400
🌐 Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllmiru-tru-miramar/

 

Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale/Miramar

📍 10990 Marks Way, Miramar, FL 33025
📞 (954) 430-5590
🌐 Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllmmhx-hampton-suites-ft-lauderdale-miramar/

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Miramar

📍 10880 Marks Way, Miramar, FL 33025
📞 (954) 435-5700
🌐 Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllwm-springhill-suites-fort-lauderdale-miramar/overview/

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