He was married to his loving wife, Irvelene (Rich) Khone, for 45 years.
Ben was a Korean War veteran and served with the Blue Angels during his career military service in the Navy. He retired as chief. After his retirement, he went to work for the city of Rogers as head of maintenance until the early 1990s. He owned M&K Bait Shop and put the first heated dock on Beaver Lake. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of Rogers; daughter, Krista Khone of Rogers.
A funeral service will be Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 11:00am in Rollins Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 in the chapel. Burial will follow at
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyuse.org.
Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
