Benjamin Ben Dunlap Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Benjamin ‘Ben’ Dunlap, 84, a lifelong resident of Hardee County departed his worn-out earthly vessel to be present with the Lord on June 23 at his home in Lily, FL. Ben was born in Wauchula on July 25, 1937 to Alphonso and Gusta Belle (Mathis) Dunlap of Ona. Alphonso died when he was young and Gusta remarried Redge Rainey, who raised Ben as his own. Ben attended Hardee High School but was unable to graduate. During his senior year, Redge was badly burned in a farm accident so Ben went to work to help support the family. Ben married Glenda Posey, formerly of Cullman, AL, and the two settled in Lily, FL. Over the years, Ben did many jobs including working for the road prison in Arcadia as a foreman, was a semi-owner/operator, a vegetable farmer, and a cattle rancher. Ben enjoyed fishing, air boating, going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends. On February 11, 2018, Ben accepted the Lord as his savior. He is survived by Glenda (Posey), his wife of 62 years; five children: Pam (Dunlap) & Alfred Poucher, Sandra (Dunlap) & Robert Ice of Wauchula, FL, Donna (Dunlap) Carver, John & Andrea (Smith) Dunlap, and Brenda (Dunlap) McCall all of Lily, FL. Twelve grandchildren: Jamie (Ice) & Marty Wingo, Jesse Poucher, Shelby (Dunlap) Rivers, Allison (Poucher) & Rodney Corriveau, Brittany (Dunlap) & Justin Hinerman, Tyler & Sonya (Fowler) Dunlap, Logan McCall, Kaylie (Carver) & Wyatt Keller, Joelynn (Carver) & Logan Whidden, Morgan Dunlap, MacKenzie McCall, and Shyleah Dunlap. Twelve great-grandchildren: Gage Wingo, Kayla Kelley, Warren Meadows, Trevin VanSickle, Brettley VanSickle, Jace Rivers, Harrison Hinerman, Haven Dunlap, Asher Dunlap, Macie Keller, and Case Hinerman. He was preceded in death by his daughter Wanda Dunlap and his parents. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life service on July 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Horse Creek Camp Venue, 8491 SR 64 W, Ona, FL. All attending are encouraged to stay for supper and fellowship. Meat, tea, and paper goods provided, please bring a side or dessert to share. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Ben to the charity of your choice.

Benjamin Ben Dunlap

July 25, 1937 - June 23, 2022