Benjamin H. Coe, Jr.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Benjamin H. Coe, Jr., age 94, a lifelong resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the Franklin House, Fort Scott. He was born July 17, 1923, in Fort Scott, the son of Benjamin H. Coe, Sr. and Katherine Bittner Coe. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School (one of the first classes to attend), Fort Scott High School, Fort Scott Junior College, and Pittsburg State, graduating in 1948. He served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1945 as a bombardier, and was wounded over Southern France. He received the Purple Heart. He married Alberta L. Taylor on May 23, 1953, in Fort Scott. Ben worked for the Western Insurance Company for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing items found at auction. He was an avid sports fan, always supporting his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was a member of Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

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