Benjamin Lee Bethell of Summerfield, Oklahoma was born August 8, 1960 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Arnold and Leona (Merryman) Bethell and passed away August 14, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 61.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Chauntal Bethell of the home
One step-daughter:
Chavon Kattner of San Diego, California
Two step-sons:
Earon Leckie of Poteau, Oklahoma
Brandon Leckie of Wister, Oklahoma
Three sisters:
Linda West and husband James of Cleveland, Oklahoma
Jackie (Bethell) Sasara and husband Jeffrey of Corpus Christi, Texas
Beth Huntley and husband Don of Rowlett, Texas
Five brothers:
Arnold Ray Bethell, Jr. and wife Billie of Heavener, Oklahoma
David Bethell and wife Marilyn of Bokoshe, Oklahoma
Neal Bethell and wife Rhonda of Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Ivan Bethell of Summerfield, Oklahoma
Terry Bethell and wife Crystal of Pensacola, Florida
Four grandchildren:
AnnaBelle, Caroline, Lillian, and Elias
A special thanks to Roger and Marsha Green, Jimmy and Kelly Young for all their help during this time.
Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lots of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Leona Bethell.
Benjamin was a longtime resident of the area and the owner of Bens Country Corner. He was a 1978 graduate of LeFlore High School. He received his degree in Forestry from the Oklahoma State University. Benjamin was a member of Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department. He loved spending time with family and friends.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Summerfield Church of Christ in Summerfield, Oklahoma with Mr. Tracy Loyd officiating. His ashes will be scattered over Talimena Drive. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Flowers can be sent to Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home on Friday until 4 p.m. or to the Summerfield Church of Christ on Saturday between Noon and 2 p.m.
Memorial Service
Summerfield Church of Christ
Saturday, August 21, 2021
3:00 PM

Summerfield, Oklahoma