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Benjamin Christian Obituary

CHRISTIAN, Jr., Benjamin

Benjamin Franklin Christian Jr., 70, passed away on August 5, 2024. An Atlanta native, Ben was born on December 16, 1953, to Margaret "Peggy" and Benjamin Christian, Sr. Ben graduated from The Westminster Schools ('72), Vanderbilt University ('76), and earned a Master's of Accounting from The Georgia Institute of Technology ('79). He began his career at The Coca-Cola Company before dedicating 37 years to Southern Company. He leaves behind his daughter, Emily; sister, Colleen Doss; and golden retriever, Chloe. A service will be held on August 31, 1 PM at Peachtree Christian Church. Visitation with family will begin at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Peachtree Christian Heritage Fund or The Humane Society.



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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2024.

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Joe Hrasna

May 27, 2025

Just saw this today. Breaks my heart. Ben was my best friend all 4 years at Vanderbilt University and he was my Best Man at my wedding. Sorry we lost touch over the years. R.I.P. my friend!

Vida

August 30, 2024

Hi Emily
Im RT in Esjh. God blessed ur father. Im really prod of him to have brave doughter like you.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Peachtree Christian Church

1580 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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31

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Peachtree Christian Church

1580 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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