Benny Lee Pierson (Ben), former Gas and Iola resident, passed away September 19, 2013 in Chandler, Arizona. Ben was born in Gas City on July 9, 1940, the son of Mark O. and Margaret (Titmus) Pierson. Ben moved with his parents and brother Joe to Hepler, KS in 1952. He graduated from Hepler High School in 1958. He married Jeri Ann Quirin on May 27, 1961. He spent his life working in agriculture business, in service, sales and management. He started in Iola with Hiser Implement, then Newton, Olathe and Marysville before moving to Arizona. He worked the last 7 years for Empire Southwest. Ben loved the outdoors, fishing, boating, and being with his family. He spent the last few years watching football and car racing with his wife, this being his favorite pasttime. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jeri Ann; daughters, Teri Boeck (Bruce) of Austin, TX, Cindy Pierson of Phoenix, Jane Splayt (Jim) and Lori Smith (Richard) of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren, Joshua, Colleen, Kyle, Erin, Briauna, Kaylie & Benjamin; many nieces and nephews in Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Fern Tinnel & Ruthie Henry, and brothers infant Forrest, Warren & Joseph. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10th at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. INURNMENT: St. John's Cemetery, Gas, KS In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. John's Cemetery, Fees Park or Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Condolences can be sent to the family at 69 N. Velro, Chandler, AZ 85225. Condolences may also be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.