Benjamin Ellis Boswell

Benjamin Ellis Boswell was born on December 18, 1930 in Lunenburg County, Virginia to parents Edward E. and Louise Jones Boswell. He was the second born of five children. He was affectionally known to all as "Bennie". He received his formal education in the Lunenburg County school system. At the age of seventeen Bennie joined the Air Force and honorably completed his tour of duty.

Bennie moved to Brooklyn New York and was employed at Sunshine Laundry where he met the love of his life Mildred Ghee. They married February 22, 1957 and this union was blessed for 54 Years. Mildred preceded Bennie in death on May 17, 2011. Also preceding him was two devoted and loving sons, Gregory Hicks, Gene Parker, a sister, Katrina Bell and brother, John Boswell.

Bennie later moved to Wyandanch Long Island NY, and while living there he worked many years at Stoll Meat packing Company.

Bennie and Mildred later moved to Fayetteville, NC. While in Fayetteville, Bennie joined Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member until his health began to deteriorate. While in Fayetteville, Bennie worked in the Fort Bragg School district and he worked faithfully until his retirement at the age of 75.

Bennie moved to Victoria, Virginia residing with his sisters, Gloria Bruce and Violet Brown. Bennie's health needs began to require skilled nursing care. He became a resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blackstone, Virginia where the staff provided care for him.

Bennie leaves to cherish his memories: two loving sisters, Gloria Bruce and Violet Brown, six grandchildren, Tiffany Hicks, Brian, Kyle, Michelle, Alexis and Miray Parker; great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral were held on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @ 1:pm in the New Grove Baptist Church Kenbridge, Va. with burial in the church Cemetery.