Cousin Ben Tindall--someone I think about every day and wish I could share information with

West Point Society of Savannah

December 9, 2013 · 

In Memoriam - LTC (Ret.) John Benton Tindall

Dear Graduates ---- It is my sad duty to report the death of a long time member of the West Point Society of Savannah --- an active Secretary of the Society’s Board for many years and friend --- “A Grad” --- LTC John Benton Tindall --- Ben.
Ben died on December 5th, 2013 at the age of 81. He was the son of John Benton Tindall of Water Valley, Mississippi, and Anna Karin Andersen Tindall of Northport, New York. He departed life from his adopted home of Savannah, Georgia, where he retired to Skidaway Island with his wife, Becca. Ben was a proud graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, class of 1956, and honorably served his country for 22 years, which honored him with 2 DFCs (Distinguished Flying Cross)and the BSM (Bronze Star Medal). Ben has always been an integral part of the Long Grey Line and will continue to be throughout eternity. He was a pilot and a professor of Mathematics at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received his Master's Degree in Mathematics at the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Operations Research in 1972. Upon retiring from the military in 1977, Ben continued to contribute to advanced technologies with RCA, ITT, and ARS of Arlington, Virginia. Ben was also an accomplished artist in the making of Tiffany style lamps and produced a large collection. He had a passion for his family and their genealogical roots. Ben is survived by his beloved wife, Becca, their three children and their spouses: Erica Rollings (Robert); John Ben ton Tindall III (Cindy); and Paul Tindall (Josie). His wonderful grandchildren are Henry Rollings and Jackson Rollings of Savannah and Bergen Tindall and Dana Tindall of Durham, Pennsylvania. Services for Ben will be private. If desired, please donate to the American Diabetes Association or the West Point Association of Graduates, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Ben has been an active and integral part of the West Point Society of Savannah and will be deeply missed. --- He emulated the honorable service, dedication and commitment to nation expected of a West Point Graduate!!
As found in the word’s of our Alma Mater: “And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run, May it be said, “Well done; Be thou at peace!” ----- Rest dear friend --- you have earned the peace!!
John C. Roth, MG (US Army – Retired)
President, WPSS (Class of ’63)