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Benjamin Burner Obituary

NICHOLASVILLE - Benjamin Hoffman Burner, 74, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Louella Rhodes Burner, of Lake St., Nicholasville, died yesterday at the St. Joesph Hospice Care Center. Born in Huntington, WV on May 15, 1929, he was the son of the late Clyde Raymond and Veva Louise Rice Burner. He was a salesman with S.C. Johnson & Son, a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post #63 and Brookside Baptist Church. Additional survivors include two daughters, Donna Gail Burner Boyd-WV, Karen Burner (Bill) Michul-Lexington, one son, Ben H. Burner II, Lexington, one sister, Mary Burner (Sam) Wilcox, four brothers, Clyde, Ed, Lloyd, and John Burner, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and other family members. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Sue Burner Gibson and one brother, Joe Burner. Services will be 1:30 pm Thurs. at Betts & West Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Tingle officiating and burial to follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Bearers will be Bill Michul, Neal Burner, Jason LonCavish, Robert Paterson, John Webb and Lloyd Hoover. Visitation will be Wed. from 5-8 at the funeral home. Family request contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 13, 2004.

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Ray Jones

January 15, 2004

Dear Peggy and children:

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all in the loss of one of the best Uncle's of all time. All I can say is "Look out Heaven". It is now a much more fun place to be with Uncle Ben reunited with Grandma and Grandpa (his parents). I can almost hear Grandma Burner saying to Ben and and his Dad, "Now boys, you know you can't do that up here. Clyde, tell him to stop right now!" Looking forward to joining in their escapades one day.

Ray Jones, nephew of Ben and Peggy

Margaret Gillespie

January 14, 2004

Dear Karen,



Sending you my deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.



margaret

Kim Curtsinger

January 14, 2004

Peggy, Donna & family,



So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Donna, as we were growing up you dad was always so much fun. Yesterday Mom said of your dad, "Ben Burner was an extremely likable person", and I doubt he ever met a stranger. Peggy, if you need anything, don't hesitate to call.



WJ, Betty & Kim Curtsinger

Pat Wilcox

January 13, 2004

I will always remember Uncle Ben's broad smile, infectious laugh & of course that red hair. I have many fond memories of all the stories Ben told to us kids regarding the antics of the Burner boys....I find peace in knowing he's in heaven with Becky, Uncle Joe & my grandparents. Oh the stories he must be telling them!My Love & prayers to the family,

Pat

Joy Soper

January 13, 2004

Karen,

So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Sopers

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