Clinton P. Becker, 70, of Saucier, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Mr. Becker was a native of Moran, and had been a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

He served 22 years in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Dupont in 2001 after 21 years of service.

He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Gulfport.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra L. Becker of Saucier; two daughters and their families, Annette Becker and Deborah and David A. Erwin, all of Saucier; two sisters and their families, Millie King and Mary and Don Lugering, all of Moran; six grandchildren, Christina Becker, Amanda and Johnathon Cooper, Nicole, Kayla, and Dillion Erwin; and his best friend, his pet dog, Rusty.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Gulfport.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, at 14469 Old Highway 49 in Gulfport.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home in Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.