Ben Lindsay

Lindsay, Ben Julius Sr. "Killer"
Colonie – Ben Julius Lindsay, Sr., affectionately know as "Killer" passed away peacefully Friday February 15, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born March 12, 1926 in Ansonville, NC he was the son of the late Julius Lindsay and Ophelia Black.
Ben faithfully served in the U S Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Tobin Packing Company for over 30 years. He retired from the NYS Office of General Services after 11 years of service. Ben was a Master Barber for many years at the Three Star Barber Shop.
He leaves to mourn, his soul mate and very dear friend, Emmazine Lindsay; one son, Ben (Vera) Julius Lindsay, Jr. of Chapel Hill, NC; one daughter, Benita G. (Lucious, Jr.) Lindsay-Jordan of Niskayuna, NY; two brothers, Thomas Lee (Gertrude) Lindsay of Thomasville, NC and Johnny F. (Lena) Black, Sr. of Simpsonville, NC; two sisters, Juanita (Carlton Lee) Bordies of Nyack, NY and Joe Lether Strong of Reading, PA; four grandchildren, Tamiko Lindsay, Justin Lindsay, Brandon Lindsay and Lucious Jordon III; one great-granddaughter, Danielle L. Lindsay; one great-great grandson, Jonathan Ryan Lindsay; and one aunt, Mrs. Lucille Horne of Baltimore, MD. He also leaves to mourn several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two daughters, Sharon LaRose Lindsay and Janet Williams; one brother, John "Billy" Agnes.
The Lindsay family would like to extend their appreciation to the Hospice staff at the Stratton VA Medical Center and a very special thank you to Mr. Tim Hoey.
Funeral services will be Thursday 12:00pm at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home 343 New Karner Road (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave.) Calling hours will precede services from 10:00 to 12:00 at the funeral home. Interment at Memory's Garden Cemetery.