Ralph Jackson Benner Jr.

Mr. Benner was owner/operator of R. Benner Jr. Hauling. He enjoyed sharing his love of music by singing and playing his guitar for his family and friends. He was a charming and giving man who loved to make people laugh. His smile and heart will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; five children, Ralph Benner III of Fredericksburg, Leslie Flath of Georgia, Farrah Colson of Stafford, Joseph Benner of Stafford and Raven Benner-Heflin of Stafford; mother, Eloise V. Foltz; brother, Roger Benner of Winchester; three sisters, Tammy Benner, Sandra Benner and Cindy Benner all of Winchester; ten grandchildren, Lacey, Kacey, Kyle, Dillon, Kristopher, Bobby, Alyssa, Caroline, Joshua, and Caleb; great granddaughter Hailey.

He is predeceased by his father Ralph J. Benner, Sr and brother, David Benner.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, with the family receiving friends from 5-6:00 PM. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Thurman Brisbane Homeless Shelter 471 Central Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 or Micah Ministries 1013 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Online condolences may be made to mullinsthompsonstafford.com