Benjamin was born on May 30, 1934 ro the late Magnolia Mercer and Willie George LaVaughn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Joe Jordan LaVaughn; Three brothers: Ulysses, George and Charles LaVaughn; Six sister: Willie Mae Rooks, Emma Lizzie Maddox, Denise Pennamon, Estella Lawrence, Mattie Pearl Driskell, Leanne Pitts and Mary Bell

Ben was educated in the Jasper County School System. His greatest passion was building dog houses and talking to anyone that would listen. He worked at Dexter Axle.

Ben leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Sims(Arthur Lee). Brother, Fred LaVaughn(Christine) of Hillsboro, GA, Sister, Naomi Carey(Benjamin) of Hillsboro, GA. Four grandchildren, fourtenn great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law, Inez LaVaughn. Brother-in-law Eugene Lawrence. Also, a host of family and friends.