Beuford Benjamin 'Ben' Wentworth

Ben Wentworth, 77, passed away on June 23, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Vevay, IN on May 3, 1942, the last of five siblings, to Jesse and Dorothy Wentworth. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio where he met and married his wife of 49 years, Rema Wentworth. His 28 years of naval service took him to Rhode Island, San Diego, CA, the Vietnam Campaign and several European countries and finally Jacksonville, FL, in 1975.Ben was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rema Wentworth and his brothers Frankie Wentworth, Glen Wentworth & Vernon Wentworth. Surviving are his wife of the last 4 years, Lorraine Wentworth of Jacksonville, FL; his son, MAJ (Ret.) Jesse Wentworth, U.S. Army (wife, Kristen); his step daughters, Elizabeth Brandt, Heidi Small, Stacy Kilduff & Tina Kilduff; his sister, Billie McClure of Odessa, FL; grandchildren, Reagan and Jesse Wentworth, of Newport News, VA; a step-grandson, Aaron Singleton of Jacksonville, FL; and by many nieces and nephews & extended family.Ben was a very loving and giving person who truly gave of himself and from the heart. The rock of the family, music was a major part of his life. He was taken home to the Lord he loved and to the best of his ability, exuded Jesus in his life. Loved by all who knew him this world has suffered a huge loss but Heaven has gained a good and faithful servant.In Jacksonville, a viewing will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Thursday June 27, 2019 with memorial service following at 6:00 P.M. in Trinity Assembly of God Church, 9770 Hogan Road, Jacksonville, FL.A graveside service and burial will be conducted at the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford, KY at 1100 A.M on Saturday June 29, 2019. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in Bens name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or by going to cancer.orgArrangements in Jacksonville, FL are under the direction of George H. Hewell and son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32216.Arrangements in Bedford, KY are under the direction of Ransdell Funeral Home, 441, HWY 42 W., Bedford, KY 40006..VisitationTrinity Assembly of GodThursday, June 27, 20194:00 PM - 6:00 PM9770 Hogan RoadJacksonville, FL 32246Memorial ServiceTrinity Assembly of GodThursday, June 27, 20196:00 PM9770 Hogan RoadJacksonville, FL 32246