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Benjamin A. Mobley, 79, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born in Montclair, New Jersey where he was a star athlete in football, basketball and track. A graduate of Montclair High School in 1961. He was recruited by Coach Woody Hayes to play football for The Ohio State University. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1966 with a B.A. in Education and then graduated from Central Michigan University with a Master’s in Business Administration. Ben was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War.
Ben worked for over 30 years at State Farm Insurance Company as a Superintendent of Underwriting before retiring in 2006.
Ben was an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for 60 years and served in several leadership positions at his church, Wesley Church of Hope United Methodist Church. Ben enjoyed attending and watching Ohio State football games and traveling with his family.
Ben is preceded in death by his father Bennie Mobley, mother Lula West Mobley, sister Evelyn Booker and granddaughter Miriama Mobley. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Helena Mobley, son Benjamin Mobley Jr (Sherry), daughter Marlynn Barnes (Antoine), ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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John Pace
So Very Sad, Ben was a real Gentleman, a big guy with a big heart R.I.P Ben you will be missed.
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Virginia Green (Kupper)
I'd like to say Ben was a really cool guy in our class! Loved sitting behind him in Butch Fortunatos history class, watching him bounce the basketball all around his seat. Loved knowing him, sounds like he had a good life🤗
Frank Cuoco
"Hands" is what we called him. If the ball was in his reach, he caught it. I believe we were the first of our class to go to Vietnam, me in 65' and Been in 67'? He was quiet in the huddle but could he play ball ( any sport). Great person to know and be friends with.
Barry Abell (Dunbar Abell)
Ben was indeed a gentleman. A great tight end. How sad we lose him early.
Here is a great article about Ben
http://www.sidelinechatter.com/saturday/sport2.htm
Eric Davidson
Proud to have known him and be in his presence.
Elvoid Christmas
Ben was a good friend and wonderful person. May he rest in peace 🙏Doris Watkins (Spivey)
We went through Glenfield & MHS together. Always stayed in touch. Love you big guy❤️ Helena stay strong.
Chris Weimar
Ben was a great guy to know and his athletic prowess was terrific. I enjoyed knowing him and watching Ben and Elvoid play basketball for our team. I hope he lived a happy life and died peacefully.
Chris Weimar
John Andrews
I remember when our 9th grade Mt. Hebron football team played a ragtag game against Glenfield at Glenfield Park; no uniforms, coaches or even football shoes although we had a few cheerleaders. We won but they killed us later in basketball. I knew then that Ben was a star athlete and what a super cool guy. We talked about that game many times at various reunions! RIP Brother🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Donna Littlefield (Grieves)
So sad to loose such a wonderful person . He was always nice and supportive of others. May you Rest In Peace and look down on such a wonderful family🙏