Khiet Thanh "Captain Ben" Nguyen

Khiet Thanh Nguyen, also known as Captain Ben, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away in the early hours of May 9, 2020 at the young age of 49. Khiet is survived by his mother, Maria S. Nguyen; his wife, Trina Nguyen; his children, Benjamin “Benny” Nguyen, Amberly “Amanda” Nguyen, and Elizabeth “Taylor” Nguyen; and his siblings, Liem Nguyen, Jesse Nguyen, and Hanh Nguyen. He is predeceased by his father, Anthony Nguyen. Khiet was the proud founder and owner of Ben’s Boat Dock and Captain Ben Seafood. He worked tirelessly, seven days a week, to build his businesses. His hard-work and dedication never went unnoticed amongst everyone he came across. Khiet was a devoted husband, doting father, supportive uncle, and compassionate friend amongst other things. He had a love for playing poker, performing music, and sailing the seas. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Visitation will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 911 Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs, MS on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, where flowers and condolences may be offered. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Ocean Springs, MS. Bradford-O’Keefe, Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs is honored to serve this family.