Ben A. Ealey Sr.

April 7, 1942 - September 27, 2015

Ben A. Ealey, Sr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was born to Lawrence W. and Thelma Oleta (Grimes) Ealey on April 7, 1942 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and passed from this life on September 27, 2015 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma at the age of 73 years. Ben grew up and attended school in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the U. S. Air Force as a Chaplain Assistant. Ben met and married Sue Kim in Korea. He later made his home in Ada, Oklahoma and McAlister, Oklahoma. He worked as a manager in the restaurant business for many years. Ben loved entertaining, playing piano and singing. He had a gift of making people feel valued and special. He always had a smile on his face and never complained. Ben cared for others and was a best friend to all he met. He will be remembered for his magnetic personality that everyone loved. Mr. Ealey is survived by: Son: Ben A. Ealey, Jr. and wife Deanne of Boise, Idaho Daughter: Suszanne Jackson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sue Ealey, ex-wife and friend Brother: Eudell Melton Ealey 2 grandchildren: Christopher Jackson and Alan Craig Jackson Mr. Ealey was preceded in death by: His parents, Lawrence Ealey Sr. and Thelma Oleta Ealey Gibson Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015 in the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Reed officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.