Ben Blazier

 

Benjamin Patrick "Ben" Blazier, 43, of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 11th, at his home.

 

Ben was born in Carmi, IL on August 29,1979. 

 

Ben moved to Tompkinsville, KY when he was in sixth grade and quickly adapted and made Southern Kentucky his home for life. He was a graduate from Monroe County High School Class of 1998. He graduated from Draughons Junior College. Ben had been employed at DANA corporation before their closing, and for the past 13 years he worked for Tmarzetti in Horse Cave. Ben's most favorite hobby was participating in Fantasy Football leagues.

 

Ben is survived by his daughter, Iva Kate Blazier, of Tompkinsville, KY; his mother, Jean Blazier, of Tompkinsville, KY, and Paula Krankel, of Greyville, IL, several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. 

 

Ben is preceded in death by his father, Willard "Dixie" Blazier. 

 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16th, at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.

 

Visitation is Sunday, 4-8 p.m., and Monday, after 8:00 a.m. until service time at 

11:00 a.m., at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.

 

Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Oak Hill Cemetery.