Benny "Ben" Frisby

Benny "Ben" Frisby, 69, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Van Horn, Texas from unknown medical complications. Visitation will be 2 p.m until 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Allen will officiate. Benny was born in Olympia, Washington and moved to Alaska when he was 5 years of age. He always spoke of his love for Alaska and considered himself and Alaskan pioneer. He moved to Biloxi, Mississippi when he was 15 years of age. That is where he met his wife of 45 years Nina Christine Frisby. He leaves behind his wife and two sons; Christopher Jason Frisby and his wife Jenna Nichole, and Adam Patrick Frisby. One grandson Daniel Jaxon Frisby born May 1, 2019 for which Benny referred as a "wonderful gift". He also leaves behind his cousin/brother Clifford Frisby an uncle Jim Frisby and beloved Aunt Ludi. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Edmund Frisby, his father Loyd Bennett Frisby, and his Aunt Louise. Benny loved to travel which included his work. He was a certified gemologist for many years. For the remainder of his working life he owned his business "Benco Trading" of which he was very proud. He enjoyed lilstening to old southern gospel music (Gaither's). He also enjoyed watching The Big Bang Theory, Old John Wayne Movies, and Joel Olsteen. He loved sharing with anyone who would listen to Joel's joke of the day if they wanted to hear it or not. Benny was of Christian faith and was proud of his Frisby namesake, he was very proud of his family. Pallbearers will be Jason Frisby, Adam Frisby, Bill Allen, Jeremy Allen, Colby Allen, Terry Bruce, Craig Coghlan, Eric Coghlan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Landon Pettie, Timmy Frisby, Danny Frisby, and C.C. Frisby. Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.