Extracted from The Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Hales

Darlin Benjamin “Ben” Hales 71, passed away on 19 November 2010 at his residence.

Ben was born on 24 May 1939 in Glendale, California to Edward Newton [sic Webster Newton] and Mary Lou Hales. He was a loving husband and father, a volunteer prison Chaplin, honorably served in the US Marine Corps, graduated college, had many professional certifications, and was Principal of Moisture Technology, Incorporated.

He is survived by his wife Linda and children David Hales, Michael Hales, John Michael Hales, Tony Navero, Mia Foster-Johnson, and Monica Foster-Johnson. Ben is also survived by four grandchildren, Daniel Hales, Audrey Hales, Gillian Hales and Charlotte Hales.

Ben always made sure everyone was taken care of and he loved the Lord. His family and friends will both celebrate his life and miss him greatly. He laughed, loved and lived well.