Benjamin F. Askew Sr.

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Askew, Sr. husband to the late Lillian Byrum Askew and a long time resident of Onancock, VA, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Mr.Askew was a native of Kenly, NC and a graduate of Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, NC. Ben, Sr. was a faithful church member for his entire life and a dedicated community servant. He served on the Onancock Town Council for 36 years and was a building inspector for 29 yrs. In his own words, " Everyone owes the community some service, just like everyone owes service to a church, if you are going to be a part of it... you need to contribute." Ben was a strong supporter of Public Education and co-founder of the Onancock Business and Professional Association. He was in retail sales for over sixty years and founded and operated Ben's Carpets for the last 30 years. Ben is survived by two sons, Ben Askew Jr.and his wife, Barbara and Shelton Askew and his wife, Sharon all of Onancock; one sister, Rebecca Ferrell;and six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Other than his wife he was predeceased by a son, Martin and eight brother's and sister's. Funeral services conducted from the Market Street United Methodist Church in Onancock, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 with the Rev.Bob Chapman, Rev.Wayne Parsley and Rev. Kirk Mariner officiating. Interment in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Nandua High School Athletics, 26350 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418 or to the Market Street United Methodist Church, 75 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.