Benjamin R. Cretcher
October 9, 2024 at 5:17 p.m.
Benjamin R. Cretcher, 66, of Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in his home.
Benjamin was born on Oct. 10, 1957, to Benjamin O. and Maxine R. Wilson Cretcher in Bremen. He graduated from Triton High School in 1976 and attended Ball State University for two years. He married Carol Hackworth on Oct. 10, 1990, and spent 34 years together. He worked for R.R. Donnelley for 32 years. He was a sports lover, and collected sports cards, sports memorabilia, Star Wars memorabilia, comic books, he loved listening to music and he was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed playing euchre on his lunch breaks at work.
Benjamin is survived by his wife, Carol Cretcher, of Bourbon; his daughter, Selenna Cretcher, of Bourbon; his grandchildren, Eden Cretcher and Olivianna Cretcher; his sister, Sharon Middaugh, of Plymouth; and his brother, Floyd J. (Melissa) Cretcher, of Bourbon.
Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Maxine Cretcher; his son, Shawn O. Cretcher (3/16/2022); and his brother-in-law, Steven Middaugh (2/24/2008).
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Faith First Fellowship Church, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Fresenius Kidney Foundation, c/o Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 789236, Philadelphia, PA 19178-9236 in Benjamin’s honor.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Benjamin and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Cretcher family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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Benjamin R. Cretcher, 66, of Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in his home.
Benjamin was born on Oct. 10, 1957, to Benjamin O. and Maxine R. Wilson Cretcher in Bremen. He graduated from Triton High School in 1976 and attended Ball State University for two years. He married Carol Hackworth on Oct. 10, 1990, and spent 34 years together. He worked for R.R. Donnelley for 32 years. He was a sports lover, and collected sports cards, sports memorabilia, Star Wars memorabilia, comic books, he loved listening to music and he was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed playing euchre on his lunch breaks at work.
Benjamin is survived by his wife, Carol Cretcher, of Bourbon; his daughter, Selenna Cretcher, of Bourbon; his grandchildren, Eden Cretcher and Olivianna Cretcher; his sister, Sharon Middaugh, of Plymouth; and his brother, Floyd J. (Melissa) Cretcher, of Bourbon.
Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Maxine Cretcher; his son, Shawn O. Cretcher (3/16/2022); and his brother-in-law, Steven Middaugh (2/24/2008).
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Faith First Fellowship Church, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Fresenius Kidney Foundation, c/o Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 789236, Philadelphia, PA 19178-9236 in Benjamin’s honor.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Benjamin and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Cretcher family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.