Bennie “Ben” Leon Agnew passed away Mar. 11, 2024.
Bennie leaves behind his wife, Carolyn; daughter Sarah Agnew Cochrane, son-in-law John, and a beautiful granddaughter Hannah Cochrane; brother Joe and his wife Teresa; two very special aunts, Madge Agnew Neel (Kenneth) and Ruth Johnston; and many cousins and friends.
He is the son of Henry Lynwood and Eunice Johnston Agnew of Blacksburg. Bennie lived in the Lusters Gate area until he was drafted and served in the Army. He was in Vietnam between 1968-69 where he served with the Americal (23rd Infantry) Division. Ben’s motto was “Proud to have served and Proud to be an American.” Ben was also a life member of VFW Post No. 5311. Ben worked 44 years as a Light Machinist for the company now known as MOOG. After he retired, Ben and his brother Joe started a registered Angus herd on the family farm known as Indian Run Farm in the Lusters Gate area of Blacksburg. Ben’s blood ran John Deere yellow and green. Ben was a good man who will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
