Celebrating the life of
John Benton Tindall, Jr.
January 21, 1932 - December 05, 2013
Savannah- John Benton Tindall, Jr, 81, died on December 5th, 2013. Ben was the son of John Benton Tindall of Water Valley, Mississippi, and Anna Karin Andersen Tindall of Northport, New York. He departed life from his adopted home of Savannah, Georgia, where he retired to Skidaway Island with his wife, Becca.
Ben was a proud graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, class of 1956, and honorably served his country for 2 2 years. He has always been an integral part of the Long Grey Line and will continue to be throughout eternity. He was a pilot and a professor of Mathematics at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received his Master's Degree in Mathematics at the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Operations Research in
1972.
Upon retiring from the military in 1977, Ben continued to contribute to advanced technologies with RCA, ITT, and ARS of Arlington, Virginia. Ben was also an accomplished artist in the making of Tiffany style lamps and produced a large collection. He had a passion for his family and their genealogical roots.
Ben is survived by his beloved wife, Becca, their three children and their spouses: Erica Rollings Robert; John Ben ton Tindall III Cindy; and Paul Tindall Josie.
His wonderful grandchildren are Henry Rollings and Jackson Rollings of Savannah and Bergen Tindall and Dana Tindall of Durham, Pennsylvania. Services for Ben will be private. If desired, please donate to the American Diabetes Association or the the West Point Association of Graduates, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
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Uncle Ben was one of the most amazing people I have ever known in my life. Intelligent beyond imagine, a heart of gold & a wicked sense of humor. We will miss him. I am so grateful to have his Family to remind me of his greatness on a daily basis.
- Judy Reed, Fort Worth, TX
It was my great pleasure to attend prep school and West Point with Ben Tindall. At USMA, we were roommates for all four years. Always the good communicator, Ben would practice his Russian on me and I'd drill him in Portuguese. Ben was a curious and serious student, who was forward-thinking and self-directed. He was always 'wrestling' a book or a challenge. Our paths crossed again at GA Tech, where we both pursued advanced degrees. Our families enjoyed grilling out with our children running around. I can still picture him with grill tongs and his contagious laugh. Ben blazed his own path and was forever young at heart. It was an honor to know Ben and serve with him in the Long Gray Line. Bonnie and I send our deepest sympathies to Becca and the children. May God grant Ben's family and friends grace and peace.
- Tony Ortner, Maitland, FL
We are pleased to have had Ben as a friend over the past 15 or so years. He will be missed.
- Roger and Laurelei Waddell, Tybee Island, GA
our thoughts and prayers are with you
- walter and peggy muller class of '56, tybee island, GA
Keep the good times in your heart. The memories are precious and last forever.
- Christine Morrissey, Hamilton, ON
He was a Patriot, a Military Man and most of all a Family Man. His proud legacy lives on through the family he so loved....
- Roger Andrews, Shawnee, OK
Uncle Ben was one of the most amazing people I have ever known in my life. Intelligent beyond imagine, a heart of gold & a wicked sense of humor. We will miss him. I am so grateful to have his Family to remind me of his greatness on a daily basis.
- Judy Reed, Fort Worth, TX
It was my great pleasure to attend prep school and West Point with Ben Tindall. At USMA, we were roommates for all four years. Always the good communicator, Ben would practice his Russian on me and I'd drill him in Portuguese. Ben was a curious and serious student, who was forward-thinking and self-directed. He was always 'wrestling' a book or a challenge. Our paths crossed again at GA Tech, where we both pursued advanced degrees. Our families enjoyed grilling out with our children running around. I can still picture him with grill tongs and his contagious laugh. Ben blazed his own path and was forever young at heart. It was an honor to know Ben and serve with him in the Long Gray Line. Bonnie and I send our deepest sympathies to Becca and the children. May God grant Ben's family and friends grace and peace.
- Tony Ortner, Maitland, FL
We are pleased to have had Ben as a friend over the past 15 or so years. He will be missed.
- Roger and Laurelei Waddell, Tybee Island, GA
our thoughts and prayers are with you
- walter and peggy muller class of '56, tybee island, GA
Keep the good times in your heart. The memories are precious and last forever.
- Christine Morrissey, Hamilton, ON
He was a Patriot, a Military Man and most of all a Family Man. His proud legacy lives on through the family he so loved....
- Roger Andrews, Shawnee, OK
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
