Obituary: Benjamin Farris ‘Ben’ O’Daniel, 44, Lexington

Benjamin Farris “Ben” O’Daniel, 44, of Lexington, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at his residence. He was founder and owner of Southeast Vintners and Jean Farris Winery & Bistro in Lexington.

Survivors include his wife, Jean; four daughters, Bridget O’Daniel of Louisville, Maggie O’Daniel and Bentley O’Daniel, both of Lexington and Izabella O’Daniel of Conway, Ark.; his mother, Phyllis Spalding O’Daniel of Louisville; his father, Eddie O’Daniel of Bloomfield; one sister, Katie MacDonald of Louisville; one brother, Paul O’Daniel of Louisville; and his paternal grandmother, Pauline Hamilton O’Daniel of Springfield.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 9-10:40 a.m. Saturday at Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home in Springfield.

The Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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