Charlottesville, Virginia
Benjamin Strother
Benjamin Strother, 71, of Albemarle County, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Madison, Virginia, on March 13, 1938, the son of the late Charles and France Strother. He was the husband of Shirley B. Strother. He was also preceded in death by his son, Frankie B. Strother.
Benjamin was educated in Madison County schools and was employed by McDonald's. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father.
He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Shirley B. Strother; one daughter, Gail L. Strother; four brothers, Ross Strother, Ralph Strother, George Strother and the Reverend William Strother; six sisters, Annie Strother, Geraldine Strother, Helen Clark, Frances Elizabeth, Cora Strother and Mary Carpenter; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 743 Hydraulic Road Earlysville, Virginia, with the Reverend Shirley Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.jfbellfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Mr. Ben was a wonderful person. I loved seeing him in McDonalds everytime I went there. I will truly miss seeing his smiling face.
Sonya
Sonya Ogura
December 10, 2009 | Stanardsville, VA
My brother Ben, gone from our sight, but not our hearts.
Cora Strother
December 03, 2009
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December 03, 2009
Dear Mrs. Strother,
I want let you know how much we loved Mr. Ben at McDonald's. Even though I am no longer there, I want you to know our hearts go out to you and your family.
With love and sympathy,
Theresa Jackson
December 03, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
alexander and clara eubanks
December 02, 2009 | Ch'ville, VA
Shirley, Gail and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember Ben as the person he was because I know he was truly a man of God and Loved all.
Love,
The Mallory's
Charles, Lois, DeDe & Looney
December 02, 2009
Dearest Ms. Shirley & family--
Mr. ben was such a joy and loved by all-- We all will miss him dearly-- I remember my very first encounter with him at a church in Madison, VA he was so enjoying the services, which led me to believe he was truly a child a God. Keep your memories of him close at heart.. smile often and laugh a lot-- as thoughts of him will bring you joy-- Take care of yourself.
Blessings Always, Dawn Starks Johnson & Family
Dawn (Roxie) Johnson
December 02, 2009 | Esmont
Dear Shirley & Family,
You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. I will keep you and family in my prayers.
Nancy Key
December 02, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
I will miss Mr. Strother and our talks at Tom Thumb. He was nice and gentle man.
Atanya Eubanks
December 01, 2009 | Charlottesville, VA
