Corey Beck had kept up with Dave England’s worsening health over the last week. The former Arkansas basketball great planned to visit England in the hospital when he finished a painting job Tuesday.
“I had only the front door left to paint and I’d collect $6,000 for the job,” said Beck, owner of a successful home painting operation.
“I didn’t have much left to do, then was headed to see Dave. I knew he was in a tough way.”
It didn’t work out. England died Tuesday in Fayetteville.
“I got the call before I could paint the door,” Beck said.