Benjamin Boitnott

Benjamin Leonard Boitnott Sr, 64 of Waynesville passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington on Sunday May 12, 2024. The family will hold a celebration of life later.
Ben was born in Bloomington on December 31, 1959, to Leonard and Geraldine King Boitnott. He married Carol “Kathy” Durbin on September 15, 2000, in Canton. She survives. He is also survived by his father Leonard of Bloomington, two sons, Ben Jr (Amy) Boitnott of Waynesville, TJ Boitnott of New Hampshire, two daughters, Kimberly of Bloomington and Kristina of Florida, two stepsons, Tim Durbin of Greenfield, and Tom Folks III of Bloomington, many grandchildren, including, Destany, Drake, Mikayla, Madyson, Mariah, Conner, JeriLynn, Cora, Dean, Dezzy, Tray, and Emily as well as his siblings, Ricky Boitnott, Vicky (Dick) Griffieth, Lisa Hunt, Rodney (Glenda) Boitnott, and Wayne Boitnott.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine, his son Chris, sister Tammy, and niece Amber Mallicoat.
Ben was a diesel mechanic for many years at Midwest Fiber in Bloomington. He loved fishing, camping, and working on vehicles. Kathy was the love of his life. Ben was recently baptized by the pastor at Waynesville Christian Church.