Benjamin Ward Christley Jr.
October 27, 1926 - December 21, 2010
Benjamin Ward Christley Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on October 27, 1926 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Benjamin and Hilda Christley. Over 40 years ago Ben moved to the Leesburg area where he helped shaped downtown Leesburg into the city we have today. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Leesburg. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Christley of Leesburg, one son Scott (Mary) Christley of Leesburg, a daughter Debra (Eric) Stephan of Ocoee, FL , and four grandchildren; Megan Christley, Ashlyn and Caleb Stephan. Funeral services for Benjamin will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the Page-Theus Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Monday, December 27, 2010, in the funeral home from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. Burial will follow the services Monday in the family plot in Lone Oak Cemetery. Memorials in Benjamin’s honor have been suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the Christian Care Center or the Gideons’. Page-Theus Funeral HomeAnd Cremation Services
Benjamin Ward Christley Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on October 27, 1926 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Benjamin and Hilda Christley. Over 40 years ago Ben moved to the Leesburg area where he helped... View Obituary & Service Information