Benjamin Ashworth Jr, passed away peacefully May 15, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Ben was born January 20, 1946 to the late Abbie and Benjamin Ashworth Sr, in Merryville, Louisiana.  He spent his years from childhood to adulthood residing in the Belgrade and San Jack Community of Newton County, Texas.

As a skilled logger for over fifty years, Ben shared his knowledge and skills with those eager to learn. For several years, he was a reliable and dependable caretaker of the Belgrade Community Cemetery. Ben had a very strong work ethic and enjoyed being outdoors. He was a man of few words but his actions spoke volumes.  Bae-Bae (as known to all that knew him) enjoyed spending time with family and friends, street racing, laughing and sharing stories around the fire. He had a very giving heart, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Abbie and Benjamin Ashworth, Sr.; son, Tony Ashworth; daughter, Stacey Ashworth; stepdaughter, Vanessa Diggles; brother, Roy Lee Ashworth, and sisters; Leola Williams, Minnie Ola Spikes, and Martha McCain.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Bettie Ashworth of 21 years, five children and eight stepchildren; Sedaka Young (Jessica), Benjamin Ashworth (Dedra), Keron Ashworth, (Shonna), Kesa Ashworth, April Briscoe, Candice Myers, John Myers (Vanessa), Paul Myers (Detra), Barnestine Ray (Elton), Felicia Lawrence (Andre), Roshel Liedy (Michael), and Kathy Duke (Dwight). Siblings; Earnestine Williams (Preston), Margaret Ashworth, Robert Ashworth, Steve Jenkins, and Billy Rogers (Marvin Ann). He also leaves to treasure his memories 53 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.