Local 3471 regrets to announce the passing of retired FF/EMT Eugene Beck. Eugene was employed by Hardee County from 5/14/1973 to 6/01/2000. Even in retirement he was an active volunteer with our department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beck family.  The viewing will be on Friday the 25th from 1800 to 2000, and the funeral Saturday the 26th at 1400 at New Hope Baptist Church. New Hope Is approximately 3 miles east of Zolfo Springs on S.R. 64. Rest in Peace Brother.