Loved and Remembered

MR. BEN EDWARD PATILLO, affectionately called “Lil Ben,” son of the late George and Ida Jiggetts Patillo, was born March 23, 1946 in Mecklenburg County Virginia and departed this life February 2, 2026 in Clarksville Health and Rehab Center, Clarksville, VA where he resided for three years. A granddaughter, Danisha Feggins, also preceded him in death.

At an early age he was baptized and joined Pleasant Hill RZUA Church. He attended East End High School.

Ben was married to Willie Mae Whitfield and to this union; two children were born. He worked for many years farming until his retirement.

Lil Ben leaves to cherish his memories his daughters- Linda P. (Ricky) Feggins of LaCrosse, VA; and Sharon P. King of Richmond, VA; grandchildren- Travis King, Sr., Travis King, Jr., and Ellana King; sister- Virginia Patillo Smith of LaCrosse, VA; nieces- Michelle Smith (Rodney) Cook and Destiny Cook of South Hill, VA; nephews- Michael (Puddin) Smith and Quentin Smith of Henderson, NC; DeAndre Smith and Quan Smith of South Hill, VA and a host of cousins other relatives and friends.