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He was born July 13, 1923, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Benjamin Jackson and Leah D. (Swartley) Burnley. On Dec. 31, 1949, he married the former Rose Pila, who preceded him in death in 1963.
He was a 1941 graduate of Gratz High School in Philadelphia and received his bachelor and master's degrees at Temple University.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army in the 95th Regiment in the European and Middle Eastern Theatre.
He had operated a greenhouse and was a wholesale florist in Elkins Park from 1951 to 1965. He entered the apparel industry, selling shirts in Philadelphia and Ocean City, N.J., before establishing the B.J. Burnley Co. in Middleburg.
He was Episcopal.
Benjamin enjoyed growing plants and traveled extensively all over the world.
He is survived by one daughter, Sydnee M. Burnley of Middleburg; one son, Benjamin J. Burnley III of Middleburg; two grandsons, L. Tom Burnley and Benjamin J. Burnley; and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Burnley.
Visitors may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove, where the funeral will follow at 7 with SUN Home Health Chaplain James Taylor officiating, and another visitation will be from noon to 1 Friday at Line Lexington Mennonite Church, followed by the funeral at 1 with Pastor Lowell Delp officiating
Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Contributions in Benjamin's memory may be made to the Needlework Guild of America, a charity offering new clothes for the needy, Southhampton Branch, c/o Mary Anna Trembath, 7 Kay Drive, Churchville, PA 18966.
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Keith Romine
June 21, 2008
I didn't know Ben for very long, but he left a big impression on me. I'll miss him very much, and remember him always.
Peter Lombardo
June 20, 2008
Every year we would go to the Classic Car Auction in Atlantic City and he would purchase a car or two or five. With each purchase came a new adventure. The first year we had fake license plates made so we could take them on the road to Sergio's house. Another year we put the cars in a box truck to be shipped up to Middleburg in the middle of a blizzard. No matter what the challenges were he would never doubt that we can get it done which made it fun and he always had this grin on his face. I will always miss our time spent together buying cars, making friends with everyone at the car show and laughing about the days events over dinner.
Love you Ben
Rest in Peace
P.S. The Tojan is the most unique car you bought.
Gail, John, John Matthew and Joanna Lombardo
June 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ben was very special to us. We were honored to have had him stay with us and share in the celebration of the wedding of our son Peter. Ben stamped a life long memory in our hearts.
Jeannie Hulsizer
June 20, 2008
Ben was not only my employer, he was my friend. I came to care about him very much in the time I have worked with him. He always gave of his knowledge, time, and talents.
He was a generous contributor to the community and charities.
He has friends everywhere, and will be missed by many.
May you rest in peace, Ben
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Lisa Simpson
June 20, 2008
Sydnee and family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
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