Bennett H. Williams, II, (Ben)

September 22, 1941 - April 14, 2022

Bennett H. Williams II (Ben), loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Born in Huntington, West Virginia on September 22, 1941 to Florence and Bennett Williams, Ben was one of four siblings. He lived with his sisters, Sandy, Shelia and Melanie until graduating from Huntington High School in 1959 and Marshall University in 1966. At Marshall, Ben met his future wife Peggy Tucker and joined the West Virginal National Guard Special Forces and 82nd Airborne. He was also a member of the PI Kappa Alpha fraternity. After graduating from Marshall University in 1966, Ben pursued a career in pharmaceutical sales. He and Peggy moved to Mansfield, Ohio, first where their children Wendy and Benny were born. They next relocated to Columbus and Pickerington, Ohio before moving to Sarasota, Florida where Ben eventually retired. While in the military, Ben earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served as Assistant Commandant at the Ohio Military Academy. What Ben enjoyed most was spending his time with friends, whether it was boating on Buckeye Lake, traveling to the Bahamas, golfing or playing cards. He was always an early riser and greeted each day and person he met with a smile. Ben’s service is planned for Wednesday, April 27 at 11am at the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben’s memory to the Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota.