Beckett Wayne VanMeter was born January 5, 2025 sleeping in the arms of Jesus.

He is survived by his loving parents, Jameson and Bailey Reed VanMeter of Leitchfield; big brothers, Walker James and Liam Michael VanMeter; maternal grandparents, Ann and Darrin Escue; paternal grandparents, Jason and Donna VanMeter; great-grandmother, Janice Bradley (Terry); great grandparents, Kaye Don & Jenell VanMeter and Vickie & Ronnie Decker; great grandfathers, Jerry Reed and Jimmy Edwards; great-great-grandmother, Kathryn Edwards; uncle, Dean Reed (Averi); aunts, Darien Beatty (Seth), Darrian Escue (James) & Madyson Escue; cousins Davis Logan and Landyn Reese Beatty; and a multitude of close extended family and friends.

Beckett was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Bruce Callaway, Frankie Basil, Deena Reed, and Anna Edwards; and a cousin, Logan Reece.

Beckett will forever be cherished and remembered by family and friends as a precious gift who touched their lives in a remarkable way.  Although time spent with him was brief, the family takes comfort in knowing his first vision was the face of his loving Creator.

A private graveside service will be held for family and close friends, with burial in the Sunny Point General Baptist Church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the charity of your choice in Beckett's name or to Crume's Monuments to be used toward the purchase of a headstone.