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George Bennie “Ben” Adams, age 64 of Monticello, passed away peacefully Monday, November 15, 2016 at his home in the presence of his loving family and friends. He was born December 6, 1951 in Dermott, AR to the late Kathryne Ellis Adams.
Ben was retired owner and operator of Ben’s Body Shop and a member of Enon Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday school director, teacher, youth director and served the bus ministry for over 30 years. He was also a former president and vice president of Gideons International. Ben always loved planning and decorating the church for special events throughout the year. He touched many lives through his ministry and the example he set was his personal testimony.
He was a loving husband for 46 years to his wife Carolyn, a loving father and grandfather, and friend to many. His favorite hobby was model railroading where he had a mass collection of model trains. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommie and Irene Ellis; a son-in-law, Bob Boedighiemer.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Halley Adams of Monticello; two daughters, Amy Boedighiemer of Sheridan; Jayme Lawson and husband Chris of Monticello; one son Benjamin Adams of Louisville, KY; one sister, Penny Jordan of Wilmar; one granddaughter, Rebecca Lawson of Monticello; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relative and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2016 at Enon Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.