Benjamin Douglas Askins

Benjamin Douglas Askins obituary, Huntsville, TX

Benjamin Douglas Askins

Benjamin Askins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis on Oct. 29, 2025.
Benjamin Askins, age 43, passed away October 24, 2025.
Ben was born October 21, 1982 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to Sue & Doug Askins. He grew up on Lake Conroe in Willis, Texas. He had two older brothers, Sam & Joe Askins, and together they enjoyed swimming, fishing, fireworks, shooting guns, and raising hell.
In 2017, Ben earned a certificate for HVAC/Refrigeration from Fortis College, which led him to becoming a Journeyman for JCI.
Ben is survived by his loving wife, Cammeron Askins, his son, Clint Askins, bonus kids Connor, Ivy, and Michael Quarles, his parents, Sue and Doug Askins, his brothers, Sam and Joe Askins, their families, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Mr. Askins was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilda Haggard (Christian), Lavarne Haggard, Amelia Askins (Cunningham), and Merlyn Askins.
Visitation with family and friends will be held at 10am, on Monday, November 3rd, with Service at 11am at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Tx. Burial and Reception will follow at the funeral home as well.

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