Benny Joe Blann, age 81, was born in Hampton, Arkansas on August 6, 1944 to Herbert and Ruth Reddin Blann. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 81.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, his beloved daughter, Jennifer, and his dear aunts and uncles.

Blann is survived by his wife of 42 years, Caron Chastain Blann of Hampton; a son, Tim (Marsha) Blann of Conway; stepson, Lance (Donna) Chastain of Magnolia; stepdaughter, Shirey (Roy) Roberson of Magnolia; a brother, Bill (Freddie) Blann of Hampton; five grandsons and one granddaughter; four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters; special first cousins, nieces and nephews.

Blann had a love of music which began as a young boy taking piano lessons and later playing the tenor saxophone in the band. His favorite music was gospel and bluegrass. He enjoyed many years of playing piano for his church. He loved the Lord and served Him faithfully over his lifetime.

Blann started his work life as a diesel mechanic. After several years he sold and installed machines to kill flies in horse barns all over Arkansas and later became a bail bondsman. He enjoyed flying and earned his pilot license in his thirties He loved Alppaloosa horses and spent many years breeding, training, showing and riding throughout several states.

His favorite thing was making friends. He enjoyed people and never met a stranger. He was a teller of tales and loved to make people laugh. He left the world a better place and he will surely be missed.

A visitation was held Tuesday, March 31, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Campground Church in Hampton. Funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. Officiating was Bro. Rickey Smith and Bro. Garland Skidmore. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Arrangements were by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Hampton.