Benjamin was the 4th Son of Booker T. and Dorothy A. Harris born May 17, 1956 in Longview Texas. Benjamin graduated from Longview High School in 1974. He later moved to Houston Texas where he attended Texas Southern University receiving his degree in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Drafting. Benjamin went on to Pledge in 1975 with Phi Beta Sigma Greek Fraternity garnering the Line Name "Sugar Bear".
Benjamin lived in Texas, Georgia and Missouri finally settling back in Atlanta where he established his own small Business, Painting by Benjamin, which he was sole proprietor until his health started to fail.
He is preceded in Death by his Parents Booker T. and Dorothy A. Harris, 2 Brothers, Bill Edward and Booker Dean and a nephew Blake Kendale Mills.
He leaves to Celebrate his Life 3 Brothers, Cedric Eugene (Timi), Russell (Choicie) and Barrie (Jontai). 2 Sisters, Patricia Ann and Alesia Delores, 2 Nieces, Kymberli and Brittney, 6 Nephews, Nicholas, Phillip, Dexter, Rhyes, Jabarrie and Darryl. 4 Great Nephews and 2 Great Nieces along with a Host of Relatives and Friends.
Private services will be held June 21, 2021 at Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock GA.
The Family wishes to Thank Everyone for their Kind Thoughts, Prayers and Support at this Time.
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