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Benjamin L. White (Ret. U.S. Army) passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006, from complications of a stroke. Ben was born February 20, 1939 in Prattville, AL. He is survived by his wife, Alice L. White; son, Eric White; grandchildren, Cain, Eric, and Rheanna White; five brothers, George, Walter and wife, Delores, Henry, Cecil and wife, Catherine. and Ronald and wife, Irene; one sister, Carlvetta Wright of Prattville, AL; and a host of nieces and nephews. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Ovetta and Ell White; and two brothers. He attended school in Autaugaville, AL, graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Selma, AL and went on to graduate from Concordia Jr. College in Bronxville, NY. In 1973 he successfully completed his BA from The University of Albuquerque. Ben joined the U.S. Army in 1963 and traveled extensively during his military career. He retired from the military in 1983 where he began his successful career as a realtor for the next 24 years. Ben loved camping, fishing and traveling, he and his wife, Alice were RVers for 30 years, Ben also held a private pilot's license for many years. He was a founding member of the NM Naarva RV club. Ben will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Chaplain Lem Boyles officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremains will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amer. Diabetes Association of NM, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, 87110. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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