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Death of Ben F Ricketson in Wolf Crossing area
Ben F Ricketson died at his Wolf Crossing home near Kingsland on May 15 at 3 00 pm aged 31 years four days Born May 11 1896 he lived in the community all his life He married Pansy Wall January 3 1920 and the couple had two children Benny Leon six Frances Abner one He endured years of rheumatic fever and high blood pressure but remained cheerful and generous Funeral services were held May 16 at Toby Cemetery with Rev Arthur D Light and two Llano county ministers Present were many relatives and friends from Llano Burnet Marble Falls and surrounding areas Burial was conducted with Hal R Anderson as undertaker and pallbearers from several communities He was survived by his wife two children his parents five sisters and three brothers The large attendance reflected his standing in the community.