Benjamin Smith

March 4, 1950 - October 2, 2019

Benjamin “Ben” Smith was born on March 4, 1950 to the union of John H. “Puttin” Jr. and Charlene Mae Smith “Madea”. Benjamin was born in Percy, Mississippi. His parents relocated to Hollandale, MS, where he attended Simmons High School. After school he relocated to Chicago, Illinois. Benjamin Smith attended True Vine Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined where faithfully served on the Usher Board. Benjamin was a loyal and dedicated employee of International Harvester for 15 years, after the company closed he went to work for Lucky Glass Company for 10 years. Benjamin “Ben” Smith met the love of his life Florida “Peaches” and to this union two children were born. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents John and Charlie Mae Smith, along with his two brothers Lil John and Larry; sisters Evelyn and Virginia; and his oldest son Myron Smith. Benjamin leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife Florida “Peaches”; son Jason; sister Caroline; five grandchildren Myron “Nook” Jr., Jaquan “Pete”, Raven “Mama”, Antwain, and Nigel; one great granddaughter Jamara; two adopted sons; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.