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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Benjamin Jolivette, 72 years old, born on October 26, 1951, and passed away on February 3, 2024. We will remember him forever.

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Victoria Haynes
February 16
February 16
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king. We all have to go where Ben has gone but will never be forgotten. I miss my brother. They tell me that with each day it gets better.
Victoria Haynes
February 7
February 7
I will never forget the love we had for one another, family forever. Truly gone too son. Greatest brother that ever lived.

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Victoria Haynes
February 16
February 16
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king. We all have to go where Ben has gone but will never be forgotten. I miss my brother. They tell me that with each day it gets better.
Victoria Haynes
February 7
February 7
I will never forget the love we had for one another, family forever. Truly gone too son. Greatest brother that ever lived.
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Moma and her sisters from Henery Johnson
Linda, Chyleen, Ben and Victoria aka little Vick
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My Father (Eddie Christian) his brother, Moma and her bro
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His Life
February 7
by Victoria Haynes
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, February 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the viewing room at Meadows Funeral Home. 315 S. Madison, Albany, Georgia 31701. Reserve for Benjamin E. “Ben” Jolivette, who died suddenly on Saturday February 3rd.

 He was 72 years old. A funeral will be conducted on Monday, February 12th at 11:00 a.m., at 1534 E. Broad Ave. Emanuel Seventy-Day Adventist Church.

 Ben was born & raised in Albany, Georgia. He was educated in the Dougherty County School System - Public Schools and attended Monroe High School.

 Ben served in the United States Marine Corps and worked various jobs throughout his adult life. He worked as an over the road truck driver. After his truck driving career, he drove the Church bus, taking the neighborhood youth to Church services and for VBS.

Ben was a dedicated family advocate first and foremost. He treasured his daughter Kimberly and enjoyed talking with her on Sunday mornings. He enjoyed teasing and creating laughter for his community and friends. Everyone that knew him loved his humorous, jovial moods.

 Ben was a member of the Emanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Where he served as a member until his health declined. Ben was also a faithful servant to his community where he helped countless families get to Church. Ben was known for putting other’s needs before his own.

 Ben departed his earthly walk of life on Saturday Feb 03, 2024, at Dawson Nursing Rehabilitation. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his oldest sister Linda Cook. Ben believes he will remain in his final resting place until Jesus returns to resurrect him.

Ben is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Sims Woodruff (Anthony), two grandchildren Alxis Gainer & Anthony Jr., all of Athens, GA, sisters Chyleen Bell (Amos), and Victoria Haynes (Ronnie) both of Albany, GA and a host of godchildren, nieces and nephews, Roderick Jolivette (Lavonda),who took care of Ben’s affairs.



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A lie don't care who tell it:

February 17
by Victoria Haynes
Ben could tell when a person is not telling him  the truth.
Ben would wait until they finish talking and would say  "a lie don't care who tell it"  We will miss his Jovial humorous spirit. 

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