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Bennie Driskill Obituary
BENNIE FRANK DRISKILL, passed away quietly at his home on Sunday afternoon after an arduous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Elvin and Doris Driskill of Whitehaven; his wife of 39 years, Karen Schiller Driskill; his son, Jason Driskill; and his daughter, Jennifer Driskill Herrit; three grandchildren, Clayton and Waverly Herrit and Rachael Grace Driskill. Ben was a Marine Corp veteran, a magnificent son, a dependable husband, a patient father, and a loving grandfather. A Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 17 at High Point Funeral Chapel. The family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Methodist Hospice in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by: High Point Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795 www.highpointchapel.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandy Hayes
August 17, 2006
Karen, Jennifer, and Jason- In this time of your loss, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all. It is never easy to lose a husband, father and dear friend. Bennie, I know will remain with you all because of the person he was and what he meant to you as husband and father. May this time be strengthened in the knowledge that friends and family care and have you in their thoughts and prayers. May God provide you peace in the days to come. In God's Love, Sandy and Howard Hayes
Charlie & Kathy Shive
August 17, 2006
Karen, Jason & Jennifer:
We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lewie Webb
August 16, 2006
Karen and I send our most heartfelt sympathies to all of the Driskills in this difficult time of loss. Bennie was an absolutely great guy and I am so proud to have have had him as part of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as I wish we could be. All of our love to you.
paul kish
August 16, 2006
Karen, Jason, and Jennifer:
This was truly sad to read. I wanted to express my sincere thoughts and condolence during your loss. Bennie was a friend and provided me with great memories. I will always cherish the times we spent together on the basketball court. Our prayers go out to you!
With Deepest Regrets,
Coach Kish and Barbara
135 West Lakeshore Drive
Cherokee Village, Arkansas 72529
901-722-3312 / 870-257-2532
Sandy Marshak
August 16, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gerri Sharp
August 16, 2006
We only had the chance to meet Bennie since his venture to Horseshoe Lake, Ar. He seemed to be a very friendly man. Our thoughts go out to your family. The people of the Town of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas.
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