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Benjamin Bristow Obituary
Ben served three years in the U.S. Navy, worked at Textiles Sales Room and Stevenson and Vestal. His keen sense of humor was always a personality trait everyone loved and he enjoyed a good round of golf in his spare time.
Preceding Ben in death were his parents, Thomas Franklin and Mable Greeson Bristow; and brothers, Harry Bristow and Billy Joe Bristow.
He is survived a sister, Mary Thacker of Seffner, Fla.; brothers, Thomas "Tom" Bristow and wife Susan of Graham, Bob Bristow and wife Shirley of Burlington and Bunny Bristow and wife Faye of Elon; sister-in-law, Kay Bristow of Burlington. Twelve nieces and nephews as well as 24 great nieces and nephews all had a special love for Ben as he did for them.
The body will remain at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Graham Memorial Park with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
The family requests memorial donations be made in Ben's memory to the Hospice Home of Burlington, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215
A special thank you is given from the family to the Alamance Health Care nurses and CNAs as well to all the staff at the Hospice Home for the love and compassion shown to Ben.
Online condolences may be sent to the family www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Bristow
George Moody
September 3, 2013
Ben was a good man and a good friend. And as such will be missed by us all.
Marian Hill
September 3, 2013
We always enjoyed working with Ben and loved his sense of humor. He will always be remembered as a part of our Stevenson Vestal family and will be truly missed by us all.
Randy Bristow
September 1, 2013
that was suppose to be friend but I guess he is laughing at my mistake
Randy Bristow
September 1, 2013
Ben was a great uncle,brother,and fried. He will be missed,but he will always be in our hearts.
Jim Ross
August 31, 2013
TOMMY:
May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
Jim and Jean Ross
Shawn Billings
August 31, 2013
Mike and I will greatly miss Ben but we know he is heaven where he will have no more pain. Ben had a great sense of humor and Mike will cherish the times they had when they played golf. May God Bless!
Pat McCall
August 30, 2013
Kathy, and the The Bristow Family..Tommy Fuller and I were so very saddened to here of your Uncle's death.. please know that God has him under his gentle arms now, and forever...he will always be at peace... my prayers are with you and your lovely family at this time of grief... Much love..PAT McCall..xoxoxo
martin latta
August 30, 2013
Sure I worked with Ben before. Maybe J Spencer Love in the early 70's. So sorry for your loss.
August 30, 2013
Dear Bristow Family. My condolences to all of you. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Ben and his family. I know you will miss his gentle humor. Diane Cheek Norblad
Tonya Davis
August 30, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Mike, Tonya and Michaela Davis
Steve & Brenda Hill
August 30, 2013
Dear Bristow Family, especially Kay,
Steve and I are sorry for your loss. Ben struggled for quite a while and is now at peace. May God bless each of you in your sorrow and give you peace.
ANN HINTON RAY
August 30, 2013
BRISTOW FAMILY, WE FAILED TO KEEP IN TOUCH AS WE SHOULD HAVE, BUT YOU ARE ALL STILL FAMILY. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER BEN FONDLY.
Sylvia 'Tip' Allison
August 30, 2013
So sorry to hear of Bens' passing. We grew up together on Delaware Ave. Have know the Bristows' all my life, yet it has been quite a while since I have seen them. May Ben "Rest in Peace". Thoughts and loving prayers are with the family.
The Allisons'
Gerald & April Cole
August 29, 2013
Dear Bristow Family,
My wife & I offer our heartfelt condolences to your family at your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you comfort & peace throughout the coming days.
Nancy Dixon
August 29, 2013
Dear Bristow Family Members,
I grew up with Ben and went through school together . My prayers with you now and the days ahead.
Could you send me a program of the service ?
Nancy Dixon
1825 East ST.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919 533-6720
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