1928
Francis
2013
Francis J. Benjamin
February 28, 1928 — March 29, 2013
Francis (Ben) Joseph Benjamin, age 85 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, March 29, 2013 in Biloxi.
Mr. Benjamin was preceded in death by his father, Layton D. Benjamin; his mother, Winitred Benjamin (Murray); his wife, Hettie Edith Benjamin and his brother, Lorenzo (Ren) Benjamin.
He is survived by his sons, Wayne Lorenzo Benjamin and Emmitt Gary Smith; his grandchildren, the children of Wayne, Amanda Titcombe, Brandon Benjamin, and Jason Benjamin, and the children of Emmitt, Benjamin Walter Smith, Jedidiah David Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Smith, and Katherine Danielle Smith.
In his own words Ben ""had a full life from seeing and raising hell all over the world to turning to Christian ways in my last few years here on earth.""
Ben was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania on February 28, 1928. He served our nation for 36 years....20 years in the Air Force and 16 in Civil Service. During this period, he was stationed in Germany, France, Morocco, Italy, Greenland and numerous places in the States ranging from Kinchloe AFB on the upper peninsula of Michigan to Keesler AFB in Mississippi. He participated in the Berlin Airlift and for many years ran the Air Force's recreation area at Ship Island. One of his most favorite jobs though was running the Wood Hobby Shop at Keesler AFB.
What can be said about this complex man? Ben was a country boy that faced hard times as a child...found a craft as a carpenter and a home and career in the Air Force...lived a life of adventure for many years ...married a woman with two children...then did the best he could to take care of his family.
Ben's sons miss their Dad.
Private services were held. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, assisted the family with arrangements.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.
Mr. Benjamin was preceded in death by his father, Layton D. Benjamin; his mother, Winitred Benjamin (Murray); his wife, Hettie Edith Benjamin and his brother, Lorenzo (Ren) Benjamin.
He is survived by his sons, Wayne Lorenzo Benjamin and Emmitt Gary Smith; his grandchildren, the children of Wayne, Amanda Titcombe, Brandon Benjamin, and Jason Benjamin, and the children of Emmitt, Benjamin Walter Smith, Jedidiah David Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Smith, and Katherine Danielle Smith.
In his own words Ben ""had a full life from seeing and raising hell all over the world to turning to Christian ways in my last few years here on earth.""
Ben was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania on February 28, 1928. He served our nation for 36 years....20 years in the Air Force and 16 in Civil Service. During this period, he was stationed in Germany, France, Morocco, Italy, Greenland and numerous places in the States ranging from Kinchloe AFB on the upper peninsula of Michigan to Keesler AFB in Mississippi. He participated in the Berlin Airlift and for many years ran the Air Force's recreation area at Ship Island. One of his most favorite jobs though was running the Wood Hobby Shop at Keesler AFB.
What can be said about this complex man? Ben was a country boy that faced hard times as a child...found a craft as a carpenter and a home and career in the Air Force...lived a life of adventure for many years ...married a woman with two children...then did the best he could to take care of his family.
Ben's sons miss their Dad.
Private services were held. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, assisted the family with arrangements.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.
Interment
Biloxi City Cemetery Irish Hill Drive Biloxi, MS,
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