Bey also lived in Compton with his family before moving to the Bay Area with his siblings are Gwen, Chris, Vaughn and Velva.
Bey spent time in Japan and Korea teaching English for several years in his early 20s, becoming proficient in both languages (Japanese and Korean).
While in Korea he also received his black belt in Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial art.
Bey was a devout Muslim and an outspoken and active defender of Black people and Black-owned businesses in the Bay Area.
Eclipse Electric provided a place for his children to work alongside their father in his never-ending journey to open new businesses and create employment opportunities for his family and community.
