Ben was born March 21, 1941 in Richlands, VA to Charlie and Lucille Hoops. Ben dedicated the majority of his life to coal mining, fishing, and being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lucille and his daughter Pamela Hoops. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jody Hoops of Beckley, WV, his sister, Mary Lou Howery of Bluefield, VA, his four children Roger Hoops and wife Liz of Wyoming; Steve Hoops of Beckley, WV; Vicky Osborne and partner Rusty Udy of Beckley, WV; and Tracy Davis and husband Les of Beckley, WV. He was the grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
His funeral services will be held January 20, 2019 at 11AM in the Serenity Mausoleum at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, WV. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life following the services in the Catered Events Room at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family.