Photo courtesy of Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel
Pensacola, Florida
May 12, 1944 – Aug 14, 2019 (Age 75)
Benjamin Watt McLeod, III, 75, of Pensacola, FL, passed away at home on August 14, 2019.
He was born May 12, 1944 in Pensacola. He graduated from Pensacola High School and attended The University of Alabama. Starting as a walk-on, he earned a football scholarship and played on the 1964 and 1965 national championship teams under coach Paul Bear Bryant. Ben began his high school football coaching career in Berry, AL before moving home to continue coaching and teaching in the Escambia County school system. Ben was a lifelong fisherman and an avid hunter. After retiring, he ran The Highlander charter boat business out of Orange Beach, AL. He was a compassionate, genuine, and loving man who never met a stranger and would give or do anything for his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Watt McLeod, Jr. and Katie Pittman McLeod.
He is survived by his twin sister, Katie Patricia McLeod, former spouse Jane McDanal McLeod; children, Mary Ben Fitts (Tom), Benjamin Shane McLeod (Michelle), and Benjamin Watt McLeod, IV (Mande); eight grandchildren, Jacob Woollen Fitts, Judson Palmer Fitts, Katharine Lane Fitts, Connor Wallis McLeod (Madalyn Rose Campbell), Skyler Anne McLeod, Tanner Aiden McLeod, Sarah Frances McLeod, Elliott Judson McLeod and one great-granddaughter; Bentleigh Anne McLeod.
Visitation will be 10:00 am until the Funeral Services at 11:00 am on Monday, August 19th at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel in Pensacola, FL. The Rev. Jason Adams and Brother Gordan Wallis will officiate.
Pallbearers are Jack Robertson, Cleveland Robertson, Jim Robertson, Connor McLeod, Jacob Fitts, Robert Swann, and Dennis Treigle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loaves and Fishes, 257 E. Lee St. #A, Pensacola, FL 32503.
Read MoreSympathy and condolences.Ben McLeod was a very positive role model and a fine gentleman.
The Gray family
August 20, 2019 | Panama City, FL
I played for him at Berry, Alabama, his first coaching job. He was feared, respected, and loved by all those who played for him.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.
Lynn Henry
August 19, 2019 | BANKSTON, AL
May your heart's soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Thank you for your contributions to Pensacola, Escambia County and northwest Florida.Godspeed.
Michael H. Sarra
August 19, 2019 | Santa Rosa County, FL
The PHS Tigers Remember one of the greatest to wear the Maroon and White
Richard Fountain
August 19, 2019
Shane,Ben, Mary Ben, Michelle, and Ms. McLeod,
I am very sorry to hear the news about Mr.McLeod.
Your entire family is in my prayer.
John Chisolm
August 19, 2019 | FL | Friend
Thank you for being an inspiration in my life starting at Warrington Middle School. You are in my families thoughts and prayers. I have and will continue to share your guidance in coaching that you impacted me with.
Keith Howell and family, Saint Augustine, FL
Keith Howell
August 18, 2019 | Saint Augustine, FL | Student
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Eddie Ledkins
August 18, 2019 | Pensacola, FL | Acquaintance
I am so sorry for your loss. The pain you feel hurts and I'm sorry. Shane I am deeply sorry for your loss
Christina Rodgers
August 18, 2019 | Pensacola, FL
A truly fine gentleman and friend , he will be missed by many .
sonny alawine
August 18, 2019 | Orange Beach, AL | Friend