Ben Richard Hollifield, 82 of Ocoee, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2015, at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee, FL. Ben was born on November 1, 1933 in Cherryville, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Bergan Webb Hollifield and Nellie Lorraine Stroupe Hollifield. Ben was the husband of the late Leslie Roth Hollifield.
Ben worked as a Diesel Mechanic, in the trucking industry for many years. He was a very hardworking man and a loving father and husband.
Ben is survived by five children: Patricia of St. Louis, MO., Deborah Carson and husband David of Tennessee, Leslie Major and husband Mark of Ocoee, FL., Kelly Skivington of Ocoee, FL., and Donald Skivington of Burbank, CA. Five grandchildren: Cherisse Major of Bremerton, Washington, Kiley Berman of Jacksonville, FL., Derick Sosbe of Orlando, FL., GerryLynn Elter of Barker, NY., and Lori Mix of Lockport, NY. Four great grandchild: Cassidy Berman of Jacksonville, FL., Robert Elter, Robert Mix, and Richard Elter. He was the brother to: Wayne Hollifield, Mardecia Winkler, Kaye Craden, Nora McIntyre, Tony Hollifield, Roger Hollifield, Barbara Hensley. He is Pre-deceased by Sandra Dollinger, Thomas Skivington and Mark Hollifield.
Ben’s arrangements are in the care and guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home and Cremations, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
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