Benjamin "Ben" K. Gribble

Benjamin “Ben” K. Gribble, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. Ben was born on January 5, 1951 in Germyn, PA to Benjamin and Sallie F. Gribble. He served our country in the United States Army for five years, and then onto the Coast Guard for twenty years of service before retiring. Ben was of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Sallie F. Gribble. Ben's survivors include his wife, Margaret A. Gribble; his children, Christy Murray of Harvey, LA, Felicia Allen of Saucier, MS, Melody Taylor of Saucier, MS, Ronnie Ryan of Gulfport, MS and Connie Guyton of Gulfport, MS; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Danny R. Gribble of Danville, VA. Visitation will held Friday, June 9, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with a 1:00 p.m. service, all at the Family Worship Center in Gulfport, MS. Interment will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens. There will be a reception to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Center. The O'Neal Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.