William A. Beckham

The Right Reverend

William Arthur Beckham

D.D., D.H.L.
Bishop of Upper South Carolina
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseUpper South Carolina
Elected1979
In office1979–1994
SuccessorGeorge Moyer Alexander
Opposed toDorsey F. Henderson Jr.
Orders
Ordination1955
by Clarence Alfred Cole
ConsecrationOctober 5, 1979
by John Allin
Personal details
Born(1927-04-29)April 29, 1927
DiedDecember 24, 2005(2005-12-24) (aged 78)
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
BuriedTrinity Cathedral yard
DenominationAnglican
ParentsFrancis Morgan Beckham & Maud Elizabeth Guthrie
SpouseHarriet Louise Wingate
Children4

William Arthur Beckham (April 29, 1927 – December 24, 2005) was sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, serving from 1979 to 1994.