Mr. Ben L. Braughton, Sr., Whiteland, passed away on the early evening of Friday, April 22, 2022. He was 70. Ben was born April 23, 1951 in Beech Grove, Indiana, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and LaFrenda Braughton.
Ben attended Whiteland High School and was a member of the graduating Class of 1969. He had been employed with Schuster's Block Company for over 20 years in outside sales then moved on to General Shale until 2008 and then with Center Grove Community Schools as a driver for eight years before retiring in 2016. Ben was also a volunteer firefighter with the New Whiteland Fire Department where he had served as Chief.
Ben was a member of Jubilee Lodge No. 746, F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and the Murat Shrine. He was also a member of Emmanuel Church – Greenwood where he and his wife served as greeters. He loved Corvettes which led him to become a member of the Hoosier Corvette Club.
Ben was am accomplished woodworker and took great pride and joy in creating Christmas presents for his grandchildren as well as his friends. He enjoyed working in his yard, listening to music by the Beach Boys, going fishing and NASCAR. He was a fan of Jimmy Johnson. Ben was known for his wonderful sense of humor and could always be counted on to tell a good joke.
Ben was a family devoted man and loved them all dearly. He will be missed.
Ben Is survived by his loving wife of nearly 30 years, Theresa K. (Prosser) Braughton; his children, Ben L. (Rae) Braughton, Jr., John (Janna) Phillips and Justin (Brittany) Phillips; his grandchildren, Eric, Sophie, Faith, Gavin, Benjamin, Paisley and Charlee; his brother, John 'Bud' (Bette) Braughton; his sisters-in-law, LeAnn Braughton and Sherry Braughton as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his first wife, Carol Braughton and his brothers, Richard Braughton and Jim Braughton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Forest lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood. Entombment will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until the hour of service Thursday evening at the funeral home. Jubilee Lodge No. 746 will also conduct a Masonic memorial for Ben commencing at 7:00 pm.
For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests those be offered in Ben's memory to the American Heart Association.

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