William "Skeet" Ben
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William "Skeet" Ben, 65, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Brandywine Hospital. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John Ben, Sr. and Nettie Harris Ben. Skeet was a lifelong resident of Coatesville and a 1964 graduate of the former Scott High School. He was employed, throughout his life, by Lukens Steel Co., the former Davey Paper Co. and most recently by Pepperidge Farms, retiring in 2009. In school, he excelled in track and field and baseball and he was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He formerly attended the Union Baptist Church.
He is survived by three siblings; Charlotte Bradley of Coatesville, Antoinette, wife of Leroy Wright of Cordova, S.C., and James T. Ben and wife Cheryl of Downingtown, beloved companion, Melody L. Kimes of Coatesville, adopted granddaughter Shay Tooles and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother the Rev. John Ben, Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 10:00 am from the Trinity United Bible Church, 50 S. 8th Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by interment at the New Evergreen Cemetery of Hayti. Viewing at the Church from 8:00 am to 9:45 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.
Services have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear James, Times like these
Dear James, Times like these are hard but knowing Skeet is with his Lord Jesus Christ it is a comforting thought.If there is anything I can do please call.
William Skeet Ben
So sorry to hear of your Father death he was a fun guy and a pleasant person . He is now in the hands of God and he has no pain with him, Stay srong and always chersh the good time you share with him.
Valerie Hunt and Family
To Charlotte & James
Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother William, With deepest sympathy
Love your cousin
Dolores stewart & Family
Sorry about your loss
My name is Kimberly March I am the daughter of Fred March. I just want to say i am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it isn't easy. Stay strong and know that Skeet is in the Lords hands. He has plans for us all.
From Cousin Vera Fields and Family
WORDS OF COMFORT:
"I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN, SAYING UNTO ME, WRITE, BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD FOM HENCEFORTH, SAITH THE SPIRIT, THAT THEY MAY REST FROM THEIR LABORS, AND THEIR WORKS DO FOLLOW THEM." (Revelation 14:13).
OUR PRAYERS GO WITH YOU ALL AS WE MOURN THE LOST OF COUSIN WILLIAM "SKEET" BEN.
FROM: COUSIN VERA FIELDS & FAMILY (NYC, NY)