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Benjamin McLeod Obituary
Pensacola, FL - Benjamin Watt McLeod, III, 75, of Pensacola, FL, passed away at home on August 14, 2019.
He was born May 12, 1944 in Pensacola. He graduated from Pensacola High School and attended The University of Alabama. Starting as a walk-on, he earned a football scholarship and played on the 1964 and 1965 national championship teams under coach Paul Bear Bryant. Ben began his high school football coaching career in Berry, AL before moving home to continue coaching and teaching in the Escambia County school system. Ben was a lifelong fisherman and an avid hunter. After retiring, he ran The Highlander charter boat business out of Orange Beach, AL. He was a compassionate, genuine, and loving man who never met a stranger and would give or do anything for his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Watt McLeod, Jr. and Katie Pittman McLeod.
He is survived by his twin sister, Katie Patricia McLeod, former spouse Jane McDanal McLeod; children, Mary Ben Fitts (Tom), Benjamin Shane McLeod (Michelle), and Benjamin Watt McLeod, IV (Mande); eight grandchildren, Jacob Woollen Fitts, Judson Palmer Fitts, Katharine Lane Fitts, Connor Wallis McLeod (Madalyn Rose Campbell), Skyler Anne McLeod, Tanner Aiden McLeod, Sarah Frances McLeod, Elliott Judson McLeod and one great-granddaughter; Bentleigh Anne McLeod.
Visitation will be 10:00 am until the Funeral Services at 11:00 am on Monday, August 19th at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel in Pensacola, FL. The Rev. Jason Adams and Brother Gordan Wallis will officiate.
Pallbearers are Jack Robertson, Cleveland Robertson, Jim Robertson, Connor McLeod, Jacob Fitts, Robert Swann, and Dennis Treigle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loaves and Fishes, 257 E. Lee St. #A, Pensacola, FL 32503.
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The Gray family
August 20, 2019
Sympathy and condolences.Ben McLeod was a very positive role model and a fine gentleman.
Lynn Henry
August 19, 2019
I played for him at Berry, Alabama, his first coaching job. He was feared, respected, and loved by all those who played for him.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.
Michael H. Sarra
August 19, 2019
May your heart's soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Thank you for your contributions to Pensacola, Escambia County and northwest Florida.Godspeed.
The PHS Tigers Remember one of the greatest to wear the Maroon and White
Richard Fountain
August 19, 2019
John Chisolm
August 19, 2019
Shane,Ben, Mary Ben, Michelle, and Ms. McLeod,
I am very sorry to hear the news about Mr.McLeod.
Your entire family is in my prayer.
Keith Howell
August 18, 2019
Thank you for being an inspiration in my life starting at Warrington Middle School. You are in my families thoughts and prayers. I have and will continue to share your guidance in coaching that you impacted me with.
Keith Howell and family, Saint Augustine, FL
Eddie Ledkins
August 18, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Christina Rodgers
August 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. The pain you feel hurts and I'm sorry. Shane I am deeply sorry for your loss
sonny alawine
August 18, 2019
A truly fine gentleman and friend , he will be missed by many .
Bill Carr
August 18, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ben McCleod. As his teammate at PHS for the 1960 and 1961 seasons, I have always considered him to be one of the most intense football players I ever met. Our Coach Haynes praised him frequently for his total dedication to the game and his team. I agreed with that and tried to avoid facing him one-on-one in practice drills. He was very tough!
May he rest in peace.
Tammy Jackson-Rowell
August 18, 2019
Such a fine man. A pleasure to know you , Connor.
Tammy Jackson-Rowell
Suzan and Steve Elder
August 18, 2019
Love and prays to the family. Your dad was always so sweet.
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