Benjamin A. Duckworth

GARDEN CITY, Michigan -- Benjamin A. Duckworth, 71, died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2011). He was a beloved husband of the late Barbara; dear father of Jennifer (John) Sage and Lynnette (Mike) Hom; grandfather of Ben, Nate, Matt, and Jack; brother of Joyce (Erwin) Cushing and Ron (Lynda).

He was born in Trenton, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Bernice.

Memorial services are Friday, 11:30 a.m., at John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City, MI 48135.

Visitation is today, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Angela Hospice, www.angelahospice.org.

There is no doubt he will be admiring his work from above.