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Ben Barefoot, age 29 of Eminence, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A 2014 graduate of Eminence High School, Ben was talented with computers and technology. An avid video gamer and computer programmer, he proudly created his own video game. A Syfy movie enthusiast, his favorite movie was the Star Trek series. Ben loved animals and he will be deeply missed by his Cat, Mara. A beloved son, he was blessed to have a caring and loving mother. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dean Barefoot.
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Mother: Cheryl Barefoot of Eminence
Memorial Contributions: The Autism Speaks Organization online at Autismspeaks.org
Ben was cremated and there will be no services at Prewitt Funeral Home.
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