Ben Charles Milam (Benny), age 80, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2020, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

Benny was born April 7, 1939 in Burr Oak, Arkansas to Monroe and Maybell (Yancey) Milam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Alfred Milam and four sisters, Nellie Milam, Wanda McCutcheon, Barbara Horn and Georgia Homan.

Benny was a member of the White Oak Church of God.  He loved listening to Bluegrass Gospel and old hymns.  He married the love of his life, Marlene George, on September 2, 1995.  He was a lifelong resident of Conway, Searcy and Boone Counties, where he retired from the Arkansas Highway Department.  He took pride in his well groomed yard.  He and Marlene liked to travel all over the United States. Benny always had a smile on his face and he enjoyed teasing and joking with everyone.  He loved to visit and he never met a stranger.  It was a family joke that Benny had a real knack for finding loose change anywhere he went.  There's no telling how many coins he has picked up over the years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Marlene Milam, of the home; two brothers and their wives, Paul and Verna Jean Milam of Valley Springs and Don and Laurie Milam of the United Kingdom; a brother-in-law, Art Homan of Harrison; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation will be private.  Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 10, 2020 at Dongola Cemetery with Bro. Leo Dye officiating (please practice appropriate social distancing).

Pallbearers are Chris Milam, Shane Hensley, Bill Horn, Paul Horn, Stacy Horn and Bobby Horn.

Honorary Pallbearers are White Oak Church of God Members, his "Buddies" from Walmart and Dr. Chitsey and staff.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.  On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.