NEA/DL CAPT. BENSON F. HERMES

 .....correction......please note that Captain Hermes first joined Northeast Airlines and retired with Delta Air Lines....thank you/~ Carol

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NEA/DL CAPT. BENSON F. HERMES

July 2, 1940 ~ January 6, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain BENSON “BEN” FRANK HERMES, age 80.  Captain Hermes joined Delta Air Lines 01-03-1967 and was based ATL/031.  He is survived by his wife Joyce, his children and grand- and great grandchildren.

To view a family photo/video tribute please visit the funeral home website at

 https://bpfamilycare.com/obituary/ben-hermes/

Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care of Florida entrusted with arrangements.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists the most current family address as

2960 Oak Tree Dr # T , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-6702.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Benson “Ben” Hermes entered Heaven‘s gates on January 6, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 2, 1940 to Frank and Elizabeth Hermes. Ben had a love of cars, travel and flying. He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Air Force as a flight mechanic. He ultimately made a career as a Captain for Delta Air Lines. It was during his early years with Delta where he met his beloved wife, Joyce. They were together for over 43 years and enjoyed traveling the world together.

 

Ben had a love for his family like no other. He loved life and his friends. Ben lived life on his terms, yet was happy to leave when the Lord called him into eternal rest.

 

There was never a dull moment with Ben. His life was consumed with traveling, exploring and encouraging his children to always try new things. He always imparted sayings that were, at times insightful in the moment or could bring a chuckle in a time of extreme seriousness. He jokingly urged everyone to call him “Master“.

 

Until his last breath, Ben‘s positive outlook and sense of humor remained with him and with those who knew him.

 

Ben is survived by his wife, Joyce; Children: Dawn Hermes, Matt Hermes, Tiffany Smith (Mark) and Mark Hermes; Grandchildren: Ali, Mariah, Bryan, Colin, Nick, Dylan, Samantha, Brandon and Brianna; Great Grandchildren: Raelyn and Benson; Brother: Ed.

 

A Private Service will be held however family is providing a live video stream of the service on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM.