Benjamin C. Meister's Obituary
Benjamin C. “Ben Hisey” Meister 57 of Leesburg passed away in Gainesville on Sunday March 14, 2010. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana and moved to this area from Michigan in 1970. He was Baptist, a professional musician and a Veteran having served in the United States Army. Mr. Meister was a member of the Eustis Moose Lodge and a Life member of the Florida Country Music Association. He is survived by his life partner Judy Pereira, his children Mike and Nikki and his sisters, Connie (Bobby) Bass of Apopka and Bonnie (Jack) Thomason of Nunnley, Tennessee. Friends gathered for a visitation in the Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Ceremonies with Military Honors were held Friday, March 19, 2010, in the Chapel with Dr. Alan J. Holden, Pastor officiating. Mr. Meister was taken to Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell for interment.
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