Hubert Benjamin "Ben" Alley, Sr.

Phillipians: Chapter 1, Verses 21 & 23 “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” Hubert Benjamin “Ben” Alley, Sr. age 82, of Prichard, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Ben was born February 16, 1933 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late, Joseph W. and Mollie Greer Alley. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration where he worked as a flight service technician. Ben was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War. In honor of his service the Military Honor Guard of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Inez Hoback Alley, a son, Hugh Alley, sisters, Ruby Shoemacher, Garnet Hampton and Opal Coy and a brother, John Alley. Ben was a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ and will be sadly missed by his church family. He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Bookwalter of Huntington, WV; one daughter-in-law, Marlene Alley of Prichard, WV; five grandchildren, Jon (Jennifer) Alley, David (Kendra) Alley, Travis Bookwalter, Mariko Alley and Ben Bookwalter; two great grandchildren, Camryn Bookwalter and Jackson Alley; his twin brother, Joe Alley of Ceredo, WV and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to special caregivers, Travis, Ben, Angie, Karen and the staff at The Wyngate at Rivers Edge; the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Ceredo Church of Christ with Minister David Roach officiating. Mr. Alley will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in the Alley-Miller Cemetery on Whites Creek Road in Prichard, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.