Ben Jay George

I was so heartbroken to hear of Ben's passing. He was a great guy that I enjoyed working with for many years at SNC. I always admired his work ethic and appreciated so much his willingness to go the extra mile in helping me and others. My sincere condolences to Ben's family.

I was very sad to learn of Ben's death. I had the pleasure of working with him on several occasions. But more importantly, had an entertaining afternoon playing with him in a golf tournament. Although he was no PGA star he showed occasional signs of brilliance, beneath a rumpled goofy hat, with a loose swing and constant chatter. His personality made it a great day and I will always remeber him like that, yukking it up on the golf course.

We were so saddened at Ben's death and will deeply miss him. We have worked with Ben for many years and considered him a tremendous asset to the Southern Company as well as a dear friend and asset to our lives. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine and the entire family.

Ben was always gracious with his time and knowledge anytime I had a question or needed guidance. He was very passionate about his job, licensing issues, and nuclear technology in general. He will be greatly missed.

I have worked with Ben the past 6 years as his assistant. He was a great manager to work with and would stop whatever he was in the middle of to listen to any concerns I had. Ben always knew what challenges I needed to work on to become better acquainted with my job and the nuclear industry. I will miss him as a mentor and a friend.

Ben was a great boss and a great teacher—but more important, he was a best friend. Ben and I began work together 35 years ago at Southern Services. At that time all of Southern’s nuclear units were still under construction. Ben and I worked on different projects at the time so we really did not get to know each other from the get-go. I really started knowing him beginning one day when I was invited to go to Farley with him and others for a plant tour. I remember it was my first time to...

Ben was an exceptionally fine human being and a colleague of exceptional talent (over the years, he was my "go to" guy if I had an NRC regulatory question). My sincerest sympathy to Ben’s family.

Christine,

I’m sorry I could not make it to the visitation or funeral. I really wanted to, but couldn’t get out of some other commitments that weekend.



I have a lot of very fond memories of Ben. One key thing he did for me was teach me to write. So many young engineers are ill prepared for that need in business. In our jobs in Nuclear Safety & Licensing, it was crucial. I can remember very early in the job thinking he was too critical, and I hated his “red pen.” ...

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ben. I have known Ben for many years and he has been a cherrished friend and co-worker. Ben will be missed tremendously.

My deepest sympathy to his family.