Benjamin Bedford "Ben" Daws

Benjamin Bedford "Ben" Daws, 85, a longtime resident of Throckmorton, TX, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Throckmorton High School Auditorium, Throckmorton with Mr. Jimmy Wylie officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A visitation is planned from 6:00-7:00p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the funeral home, 107 N. Austin, Throckmorton, TX.

Benjamin was born January 29, 1934 in Seymour, TX, to Grace (Fancher) and Turner Daws. He married Betty Jean (Brockman) on June 2, 1957 in Woodson, TX. Benjamin loved hunting, fishing, and watching football. He impacted the lives of others through Teaching, Coaching, serving in Emmaus, and the Prison Ministry. He was a public servant. Benjamin lived his life by the priniciple, "The man who walks with the Lord gets to his destination."

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Brockman) Daws of Throckmorton; son, Rob Daws and wife Christi of Weatherford; two daughters, Tina Boydston and her husband Eugene of Olney, and Sara Daws of Throckmorton; brother, Charlie Daws and wife Pat of Mathis, TX; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace (Fancher) Daws; father, Turner Daws; sister, Dorothy Lee, and two brothers, Alex Daws, and Bill Daws.

Memorials may be given in Benjamin's name to: Treasures of Grace Prison Ministry: P.O. Box 664, Haskell, TX 79521, and Hospice of Wichita Falls: 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.