On August 4, 2015 Ben Holland Griffin raised the white flag of surrender to cancer. He fought the battle for several years with an honorable and positive fight. He was surrounded by his most cherished possessions as he took his last breath, and that would be his family. Ben, known to many from his younger years as Holly, was a man who lived life to the fullest. Ben was an entrepreneur and pursued a vast variety of business opportunities in his lifetime. He was the proud owner of Rowdy Farms, Ace Pump & Well, South Lake Ski Shop, and a loyal member of Micki Blackburn Realty. Ben was also known for his involvement in South Lake Little League and his robust persona when announcing sporting events for both South Lake High School and Lake Minneola High School. Ben was a humanitarian, a man who loved his family, and was always there in their times of need. Ben believed in helping children become their best and making them believe in themselves. He had a firm, yet compassionate hand in mentoring children with athletic capability, along with a heart for children with disabilities.

Ben is survived by his loving wife, Leslie, of 37 years and his two sons, Jesse and Casey, by his daughter Adrian (married to Jesse), and his grandson on the way, Jackson Benjamin, all of whom he loved dearly and cherished as his most prized possessions. Ben is also survived by his siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and a multitude of friends. Previously deceased are Ben's parents Julius Benjamin Griffin, Winfred Holland Griffin, and Ben's nephew James "Jim" Jocoy. In lieu of flowers, Ben's last wish was for donations to place a headstone on his beloved nephew, Jim Jocoy's gravesite. Account for donations set up under Leslie D. Griffin at: Insight Credit Union,2580 E. Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34744.

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A celebration of Ben's life is being held on Saturday August 22 2015 starting at 3:00P.M. at the Griffin household.