Benjamin George North

Benjamin George North, age 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on February 12th, 2015 at his home and has now been welcomed into heaven and into the loving arms of his King and Savior Jesus Christ. Benjamin North was born in New Orleans, Louisiana; he was married to Bertha North for 54 years and they had six children. Benjamin served honorably for 30 years in both the United States Air Force and in Civil Service as an Electronics instructor where he trained thousands of young men and women for duty in the US Military. Benjamin was a devout Catholic and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gulfport, MS. Mr. North was preceded in death by his parents and son Eric North. Surviving family members include his wife Bertha North, and 5 children: Alan (Janet) North, Alex (Leslie) North, Kenneth (Lora) North, Kathleen North and Christina (Mark) Roderick. Benjamin is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 16, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. where friends may visit one hour before the Mass. A private graveside service with Military Honors will be in Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O’Neal Road Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.