Benjamin "Ben" Kingsley

1979 - 2019

Benjamin "Ben" Kingsley obituary, 1979-2019, Birmingham, AL

Benjamin "Ben" Kingsley

1979 - 2019

BORN

1979

DIED

2019

Benjamin Kingsley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 30 to Sep. 1, 2019.
BENJAMIN "BEN" OLIVER KINGSLEY Benjamin Oliver Kingsley passed away at his home August 28, 2019. Ben was born on January 21st, 1979 in Birmingham, Alabama to Oliver Dowling Kingsley, Jr. and Sally Yeaman Kingsley, his beloved mother who preceded him in death. Ben grew up in Birmingham, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; and Signal Mountain, Tennessee, where he graduated from Red Bank High School. Ben attended Auburn University and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He was an avid golfer and tennis player and recently won the 2019 Inverness Golf Flight 1 Club Championship. Ben spent the majority of his professional career in the banking and medical software industry. He recently was a Senior Programmer/Analyst for BBVA Compass, but decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of entrepreneurship and was in the process of opening his own business in North West Florida. Ben loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always ready to go fishing or play a game of ping pong with his nephews and niece, or cook and share a great meal. He especially loved traveling to Blue Mountain Beach, FL with his loyal companion, "Dixie Dog", to be with family. Ben's fun-loving and positive outlook on life always brought a smile to everyone's face. He was well known in his neighborhood to lend a helping hand and listening ear. Ben will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him. Survivors include his father, Oliver D. Kingsley, Jr. and wife, Vandalyn F. Kingsley; his sister and brother-in-law, Amy Kingsley Hayworth and Joel S. Hayworth; his sister and brother-in-law, Betsey Kingsley Johns and Jonathan C. Johns; his sister, Abby Yeaman Kingsley; four nephews, Luke K. Hayworth, Samuel B. Hayworth, William O. Hayworth, Jacob M. Johns; and niece, Kingsley Anne Johns; his aunt, Susan Yeaman McCall; his uncle, James O. Yeaman; and seven first cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sally Yeaman Kingsley; aunt, Carroll Kingsley Davie; and uncle, Richard Thomas "Tommy" McCall. Memorials may be made to "Dream Court Inc." for Montgomery Dream Court. Their mission is to teach the lifetime sport of tennis to children and adults differently abled, striving for inclusion and acceptance. Mail to 3027 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106 or Venmo @dreamcourt. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm, officiated by Dr. Jim Savage. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Alabama, officiated by Rev. Amy Persons. All friends and family should meet at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church of Ozark for the processional to Claybank Cemetery.

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September 3, 2019

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September 2, 2019

Alicia Woodard posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2019

I'll miss you. I wish I had known you better, but I can't tell you how much I appreciate you looking out for me and helping me when I moved into a role adjacent to yours in the bank. It was far from necessary because we weren't even on the same team, but you didn't mind. You are an example of how to welcome and treat others that I will always remember.

September 2, 2019

Ben, couldn't love you or miss you more. You were and always will be one of my best friends.With my love always- Winton

Alicia Woodard

September 2, 2019

My warm and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Ben. He helped me, with his caring attitude, as we were both making transitions into a new home. He was just that way. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray God will send you an abundance of peace and understandingly at this time. With love, Alicia

Jon and Ann Bourne

September 2, 2019

Words cannot express the sadness we felt when we heard of Ben's death. He was a very special person and a good kid who grew into a fine man. Ben was our son Caleb's best friend from the fourth grade on. We're proud to say he was our friend and like a second son to us while they were growing up. He certainly knew how to have a good time and tried to make sure everyone around him did too. A good spirit such as his will be sorely missed by all.

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Lane Williams

September 1, 2019

Such a loss of a great guy and wonderful true friend. This truly breaks my heart. My deepest sympathies to the Kingsley family. Sending love and prayers; may God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort. Continued prayers...I loved my friend and he made sure I always knew that he loved me...

Anita Lake-Shaw

August 31, 2019

Oliver and family, I am so saddened to hear of Ben's passing as well as Sally's.. May God be with you all at this time, give you peace and love to bear your sorrows.

Tami Prather

August 31, 2019

Ben was such a kind and generous person...always smiling. He leaves us way too soon...Ben, you will surely be missed. Prayers and condolences to his family.

Kay Kingsley

August 30, 2019

We'll all miss Ben terribly.

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David Granit

August 30, 2019

There was no one like Ben. When he said you were his friend it meant he would do anything for you. He cared so much for his friends. He was intelligent and sincere. Every time I flew to Birmingham for work I always stopped by his desk and he always had a big smile on his face and we would hang out and he would take me to all the fun places in town. He was so proud to be a Kingsley and cared so much for his family. Deepest sympathies to Ben's dad and sisters and the rest of his family and friends. He will he missed and going to Alabama will never be the same.

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Syrita Krummrich

August 30, 2019

I'm so sorry. Send my love and prayers.

Kerry McIntosh

August 30, 2019

Ben was a fun-loving, caring guy who had a zest for life. My condolences to his family and prayers for comfort in this time of grief. May God comfort you all through this time and years to come.

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Bobby Boyd Sr

August 30, 2019

Ben was one of a kind . He was very smart and a tremendously gifted athlete . He was a nice guy who was helpful to others . A great friend . We will miss him tremendously . I extend my kindest sympathy to Oliver and the rest of Ben's Family.

Dawn Rogers

August 30, 2019

I worked with Ben many years ago at VitalWorks/Cerner. We ran into him a few months ago and he was talking about wanting to start his on company. He was always so cheerful and always had a big smile on his face. He will be missed. Sending my deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends.

Angie Sanderson

August 30, 2019

So very sad to have lost such a great friend way too soon. My words can't do his memory enough justice. Ben was such a generous and happy-go-lucky man. A laugh I won't forget and one I wish I could hear again. He always tried to help others and take care of those around him. Such a shame to have lost a wonderful soul in this life; he's in a better place at peace with his Mother is the only consolation. My deepest sympathy to his family. He always spoke of you all and loved you dearly. Ben will never be forgotten and always missed. He was a true friend I was lucky to have had.

JIM YEAMAN

August 30, 2019

A wonderful nephew and friend. Ben will be missed. So grateful to have shared a small portion of life with him.

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