Ben M. Carrie

A WWII veteran of the US Army, Ben worked as an Audit Manager for the Federal Reserve. He transferred to the Jacksonville Branch from Nashville, TN in 1973. He has been an active member of Mandarin Presbyterian Church since 1974. After his retirement, he was a member of the Jacksonville Watercolor Society.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ethel R. Carrie; sister, Janet Carrie; and many other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin with Dr. Joe Meux and Dr. Vincent Kolb as Officiants.

Memorial contributions in Ben’s name may be made to Community Hospice of NE FL, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.