Benjamin Oliver Lindsay, Sr.

December 27, 1932 - November 6, 2012
Benjamin Oliver Lindsay, Sr.

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Benjamin Oliver Lindsay, 79, passed away surrounded by his family on November 7th, 2012. He was born on December 27th, 1932 in Gloucester, Virginia, the son of Lewis Lee and Catherine Oliver Lindsay and has lived in Williamsburg since 1934. He was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, VA and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He worked as an Estimator for E. Caligary & Son Contractors and worked for Anheuser Busch for 15 years, retiring in 1995.

Ben is survived by his wife of 56 years, Selma Spivey Lindsay; his children, Cynthia (David), Benjamin (Roxanne) and Scott and his wife, Debbie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gil Owens, Jr., (Regina), Kristen Owens, Tiffany (Andrew), Jason (Michelle) and great ñgrandchildren, Gil III, Hunter, Anthony, Heaven, Brinlee, Kahlan and Ada. He is also survived by his eldest sister, Ruby Jane Prowant and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Lindsay Jr. and his parents, Lewis and Catherine Lindsay.

Ben ìGranddaddyî enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting and was a lifelong member of Old Mill Hunt Club, net fishing, taking his boat ìMiss Michelobî out at Queens Lake Marina; supporting William & Mary Athletics, especially Tribe football and The Quarterback Club and watching his great grandsons wrestle for Gloucester Wrestling Association. He got his greatest enjoyment out of watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow and play.

A memorial service will be held at Bucktrout Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. Granddaddyís final wish was that in lieu of flowers, please make monetary contributions to Gloucester Wrestling Association, 4464 Hickory Fork Road, Gloucester, VA 23061.


Memorial

Saturday, November 10, 2012
12:00 AM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

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  • November 08, 2012
    Ken and Joyce Martinez says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • November 10, 2012
    David & Sylvia Tooley says:
    Our hearts were sadden to hear of the passing of Benny. Our prayers go out to his family and we will be keeping them in our prayers. We thought a lot of Benny. God bless each of you!

  • November 08, 2012
    Lyman & Debbi Hall says:
    Our condolences to the entire Lindsay family. We hope you can find comfort in knowing you have friends who care.

  • November 08, 2012
    Mae Hodge says:
    Our condolences and sincere sympathy to the family. Ben was a true character in a most honest and honourable way. We enjoyed knowing him and working with him and Cindy for many years. RIP Ben and may God give comfort to his family.

  • November 08, 2012
    Libby Len Bain says:
    My prayers are with your family Ben and know so many of us at that brewery looked up to you. RIP