COOTS, BENJAMIN "BEN," 51, died at his home February 23, 2011.

He worked for Flynn Bros. Construction.

Preceded in death by his father, Billy Coots.

Survivors include his wife, Vicky; his mother, Pat Jones; two sisters, Cyndi Sluman and Tandy Embry; brother, Troy; three stepchildren, Nick, Sean and Tony; four stepgrandchildren.