Ben Carolyn Treece
May 10, 1932 ~ October 25, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ben Carolyn Treece, 82, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
He was born in Albemarle, NC to J. Levy and Sue T. Treece, on May 10, 1932. He graduated in 1950 from Central High School in Charlotte, NC, and entered the US Navy in 1951, where he served on the USS Picking during the Korean War. Before leaving the Navy, Ben married the love of his life, Dolores G. Treece. He went on to graduate from NC State University in 1959, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served as President and General Manager of Buncombe Construction Company for 35 years.
Ben was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Above all, his faith was of utmost importance. Ben knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and he wanted others to know the positive impact that Christ could make in their lives. He was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande; Toastmasters International and The Optimist Club, and was very active in youth baseball and basketball programs, and served as a leader in the Boy Scouts.
Papa Ben is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores G. Treece; brothers Bill Treece (Nancy) of Palm City, Fla. and Eddie Treece of Charlotte, NC; his four children, Kenneth Treece (Mary Helen) of Monroe, NC, Carolyn Dunlap of Fletcher, NC, Deana Macdonald (Chuck) of Denver, CO, Stanley Treece (Amy) of Hendersonville, NC; six grandsons, Britt Treece (Betsy), John Aaron Treece, Kyle Dunlap (AJ), Tanner Macdonald (Erin), Dirk Macdonald, and Hunter Treece; 5 great-granddaughters; and 10 special nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 12 p.m., Lake Hills Church, 370 Lake Drive, Candler, NC. The Burial Service will be in the chapel at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, in Black Mountain, NC, on Monday, November 3, at noon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, 421 4th Street, Boca Grande, FL. 33921.
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Deana and all Treece family. So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very busy man, and what an honorable life he led. I know you will miss him terribly, but will find comfort in the wonderful memories. God bless you all!!
Deana and all Treece family. So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very busy man, and what an honorable life he led. I know you will miss him terribly, but will find comfort in the wonderful memories. God bless you all!!
Deana and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May his soul rest in peace at the side of our Lord.
Deana and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May his soul rest in peace at the side of our Lord.
We are so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He will be dearly missed. Mom (Bobbie Lomax ) was so upset. We will be unable to make the trip as mom is recovering from breaking her hip. She and we loved Ben and his family very much. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bobbie, Tina ,David and Madeline.
We are so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He will be dearly missed. Mom (Bobbie Lomax ) was so upset. We will be unable to make the trip as mom is recovering from breaking her hip. She and we loved Ben and his family very much. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bobbie, Tina ,David and Madeline.
Rick and i are saddened by the loss of your dad. He was a good, good man and his spirit shines in each of you. I know he was so proud of his children and grandchildren. This world will continue to be a better place because of the legacy he has left behind. Rick and Jan Elingburg
Rick and i are saddened by the loss of your dad. He was a good, good man and his spirit shines in each of you. I know he was so proud of his children and grandchildren. This world will continue to be a better place because of the legacy he has left behind. Rick and Jan Elingburg
Mrs. Treece, Deana, Stan and family.
I wanted you to know I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Treece was a great man! I am sorry for your loss and hope your comfort lies
In the fact he is with The Lord now. I am unable to attend .
Hugs to all ,
Kelly Hendrix O’Brien
Mrs. Treece, Deana, Stan and family.
I wanted you to know I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Treece was a great man! I am sorry for your loss and hope your comfort lies
In the fact he is with The Lord now. I am unable to attend .
Hugs to all ,
Kelly Hendrix O’Brien
I did not spend much time with Ben Treece, however what I spent was quality. I first met him at my daughter A.J.’s wedding weekend when she married his grandson Kyle. I found him to be very warm and friendly. I doubt that he ever met a stranger. What I have learned about Ben is the love and adoration he inspired in his grandchildren, not to shortchange the love that his daughter Carolyn had for him, but my relationship with Kyle has much more effect on my thoughts. My daughter A.J. loved Papa Ben with all of her usual enthusiasm and she and Kyle both knew that he loved them right back. The world was better with you Ben, now go and make that next world in Heaven a special place for all of us.
My love and thoughts go out to Delores and her family. I have always felt lucky to know Ben and Delores. He will be missed greatly here in Florida. He’s with the angels now…
My love and thoughts go out to Delores and her family. I have always felt lucky to know Ben and Delores. He will be missed greatly here in Florida. He’s with the angels now…
Darlings, Delores,Deana, Carolyn and Stan ,
Our hearts are greatly saddened to hear of Ben’s death. However,
we know he is right now at our Saviour’s feet. We pray in the coming days
the heaviness in your heart will lift and be replaced with all the wonderful
memories of a great husband, father and man of God. Bob & Nancy Dills
Always, Phil. 1:3
Darlings, Delores,Deana, Carolyn and Stan ,
Our hearts are greatly saddened to hear of Ben’s death. However,
we know he is right now at our Saviour’s feet. We pray in the coming days
the heaviness in your heart will lift and be replaced with all the wonderful
memories of a great husband, father and man of God. Bob & Nancy Dills
Always, Phil. 1:3
Kenny, Carolyn, and Deana,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my father earlier this year, so I know the pain you are feeling.
Randy Elingburg
Kenny, Carolyn, and Deana,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my father earlier this year, so I know the pain you are feeling.
Randy Elingburg
Treece Family – I’ve heard so many loving & fun stories about your beautiful family over the years. I am sending much love & big prayers to you all during this sad time.
– from Aprille Shaffer (Melanie’s sister)
Treece Family – I’ve heard so many loving & fun stories about your beautiful family over the years. I am sending much love & big prayers to you all during this sad time.
– from Aprille Shaffer (Melanie’s sister)
Delores, we were so saddened to hear about Ben. The two of you have always been a wonderful example of what a family should be. Hold on to your wonderful memories and may you draw comfort from our Lord. We will keep you and your children in our prayers in the weeks ahead. Bill and Mary Dot Waddell
Delores, we were so saddened to hear about Ben. The two of you have always been a wonderful example of what a family should be. Hold on to your wonderful memories and may you draw comfort from our Lord. We will keep you and your children in our prayers in the weeks ahead. Bill and Mary Dot Waddell
Dear Dolores,
Jack and I are deeply saddened by your family’s loss. Ben was a wonderful, kind and Loving man and we send you our heartfelt condolences and Love.
Barb and Jack Hughes