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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice
Ben Frank Ventress
December 31st, 1923 - August 31st, 2009
Ben Frank Ventress, Sr., age 85, of Venice, FL died on August 31, 2009. He was born in Louisville, Alabama on December 31, 1923. After Ben graduated from Auburn University he earned his DDS from Emory University in Atlanta. He served in the Navy as a dentist, then entered private practice in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. After he retired from dentistry, he and his wife Ann were the proprietors of the Dunlap House, a Bed and Breakfast in Gainesville, Georgia. Since Ben’s move to Venice, he has been an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. Outside of church activities, he was enjoyed both his camera and computer. Surviving family members include his wife, Ann of Venice; daughters Kathy Smith and Frances Harriman; sons Ben Ventress, Jr. and John B. Ventress; stepchildren Rich, Larry, and Alan Stewart; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....
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