Benjamin Baker Risinger III, at the age of 68, was healed in heaven, October 31, 2023. He was born in Tampa FL to Lila Mae Hamilton and Benjamin Baker Risinger Jr., January 16, 1955.

He attended Chamberlain and Leto High Schools. Ben was a talented musician, composer, actor, and artist. He was a master machinist at Groom's Auto Parts & Machine Shop for many years, then at Powerhead Express.

Ben is predeceased by his parents; his son, Adam; and his niece, Marie Thomas. He is survived by his eldest son, Benjamin Baker Risinger IV; grandchildren, Lila'mae Risinger and Jason; his sister & her husband, Phyllis & Donald H. Thomas Jr.; uncles, Neal McCormick and William Brittain; many cousins including fourteen first-cousins, of which, he was especially close to Larry Hamilton; and close friends, Dorinda Sports and Robert Austin, along with a host of friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at Hope Church Baptist Fellowship on November 13 at 5:30 PM, followed by visitation with the family; 8302 Temple Terrace Highway, Temple Terrace FL 33637.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ben's memory to your church, local food bank, or
Melech Hospice House.