Benjamin Milton Fouts, 76 of Chinquapin passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Ben was born and raised in Lexington , Kentucky but was a resident of the Fountaintown community in Chinquapin for 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marion Ashland Fouts and Lucinda McCray Fouts,  brothers . Jack Potter and Robert Potter and sister Florence Crawford.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Verna Fountain Fouts, 2 daughters Sheri Fouts Norris (Michael) Chinquapin, NC and Tammy Fouts Bolster (Steve) of Lexington, Virginia. Two sisters Martha Pitts of Baytown, Texas and Alice Rottner of Lexington, Kentucky. Five grandchildren Dylan and Blair Norris of Chinquapin, NC and Savannah Bolster Burke (Ryan) of Buena Vista, Virginia Mercedes and Cierra Bolster of Lexington, Virginia and a great granddaughter Lilian Burke of Buena Vista, Virginia.

Ben retired from the United States Marine Corp after 20 years of service and then went on to graduate from James Sprunt Community College to pursue his passion for carpentry. He loved fishing especially at his favorite spot at Baysdens Pond where he met and 6 weeks later married the love of his life. He was a member of Mt Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Cedar Fork.

In leiu of flowers please make donations to:

Duplin Home Health and Hospice

P O Box 887

Kenansville, NC 28349

A Memorial service will be held at Community Funeral Home of Beulaville, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm with visitation to follow.  A graveside service will be held at Hosea Fountain Cemetery, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm.