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Benjamin Hlavaty Obituary

BENJAMIN "BENNIE" F. HLAVATY, 77, passed away on July 15, 2008, in Houston, TX. Ben is survived by his wife, Betty; sons: Craig Sr. (Pamela), Todd (Sonya), and Kelly (Carol); grandchildren: Craig Jr., Jake, Ty, Heather, Takoda, Nathanial, Rebecca, Brandon and Kendall; great-grandson, Marcus and sister, Jo Walker. Visitation with the family will be from 6 PM to 9 PM, July 17, 2008, at SouthPark Funeral Chapel in Pearland, TX. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am, Friday, July 18, 2008. Interment will be at SouthPark Cemetery. Please visit www.southparkfunerals.com to sign the family guest book.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Paula C

July 26, 2008

I am expressing our sympathy from all the pogo players in our group that new Ben. He was a fun, happy guy. We adored him.

Angela S

July 26, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was one of our pals on pogo games for a long time. He was so much fun, just a wonderful man. We loved him and will miss him. It won't be the same.

Angela S

July 26, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Ben's passing. He was such a good man. All of us had so much fun with him on pogo. We loved him! He will be missed by all of us. My sympathy to your whole family.

Paula C

July 23, 2008

To the Hlavaty family, my deepest sympathy. He was our friend, a wonderful man. He will be missed by all his on line friends.

Paula C

Jim & Diane Gibbons

July 20, 2008

Sorry to hear about Ben, Our prayers are with you.

Frances Baker

July 19, 2008

My best wishes to all of Bennie's family during this trying time, especially Betty. I was so sorry to hear about Bennie's passing. He was a good man and will be missed.

Jake Hlavaty

July 17, 2008

Hey Slick.

Im gonna miss you everyday and think about the good times and memories that im gonna hold on too. I make sure ur truck is safe and good. Best guy i ever knew.

Robert Stines

July 17, 2008

God Bless this family, stay strong thru this time of sorrow. And remember he is in a better place with the Lord, looking down on his beloved family and friends. Amen

You, Jake and I out at the pasture

Craig Hlavaty

July 17, 2008

Hey Grandpa,

It's Craig Jr.

Check it out, you're online!!

I love you very much. We are all doing fine and taking care of stuff. Your office is now sort of my headquarters. Doing e-mails and talking to all your friends. I'm speaking at the service tomorrow, along with the slideshow I made for everyone. It's going to be awesome.

Love,
Craig Benjamin Hlavaty Jr.

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