Ben Delano Aleshire

Ben Delano Aleshire, 73, of Buchanan, passed away on early Saturday morning, December 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was a Foreman for Blue Ridge Paving, where he took pride in his work and was always early on the job. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Benjamin and Madeline Rachel Bostic Aleshire. He is survived by his wife of 2 years, Brenda Kay Aleshire; son, Ben Douglas (Lori) Aleshire; step-daughters, Michelle (Ronnie) Yopp, Deborah (Mike) Ayers, and Sharon Thompson; brother, Max Aleshire; sister, Matilda Vance; two grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 2 pm on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Pastor Doug Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Lithia United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va. 540-254-3000.