Ben H. Samuel, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away on January 17, 2021 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church for over 75 years. He was also a 30 year member of the International Association of Machinist and Mason Lodge Shekinah for over 60 years. Ben retired after 30 years of service from Y-12. He was a self taught musician and loved to play music on several instruments. Ben will always be remembered for his dedication to family and work ethic.
Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Eloise Samuel; parents, William Samuel and Jane Samuel Howard; brother, Bill Samuel of Oklahoma; son, Tommy Samuel; daughter, Lisa Samuel; grandson, Trey Samuel and great-granddaughter, Riley Blair. He is survived by his children, Ben Samuel and wife Marion, Billy Samuel and girlfriend Vickie Coburn, Darryl Samuel and girlfriend Katie Skelton; grandchildren, Brandy (Bruce) Pearl, Stephanie (Jeff) McKenzie, Dustin Samuel, Lindsey (Josh) Blair, Marc Samuel, Darryl (Katrina Davis) Samuel, Jr., Derek Samuel, Shaun Samuel; many great-grandchildren; special friend and companion, Jo Stoffle and her daughter, Robin; and other extended family and friends.
Friends and Family will meet at Berry Highland South Cemetery, 9010 E. Simpson Rd, Knoxville on Friday, January 22nd for a 1:00pm Graveside Service, with Pastors Freddy Gibson and Jerry Harris officiating and Cody Shular singing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shriners Children's Hospital in Ben's memory at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give. Online condolences may be made at berryhighlandsouth.com.
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