Benny was born to the late Benny Neal Kolb and Lottie Mae Pitman Kolb April 22, 1933 in Holly Ridge, Louisiana.
Along with his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his wife of 60 yearsHelen Irene Kolb
For those who knew Benny Earl (DAD) the word NO was not in his vocabulary he would do anything for anyone. He was well known, and well respected paper maker throughout the paper industry for over 50 years. He loved working with his sons, daughters, and grandchildren. He also was very passionate about gambling.
Those left to cherish Benny’s memories are his four sons; Mike Kolb of Morganton, Bobby Kolb (Elaine) of Wilmington, Doug Kolb (Dianne) of Valdese, and Benny D. Kolb (Cheryl) also of Morganton, grand children: Trevor Kolb (Alissa), Douglas Kolb, Jennifer, Nicholas Kolb, Angela Cagwin (Gabe), Amber Gilliam (Tyler), Kelly Schreiber and Jeff Schreiber, great grandchildren; Zoey, Dougie, Josco, Becca, Maddox, great great grandchildren; Cash, Caden, Lanie, siblings; Christell Grant, Audrey Catteruccia, Tommy Kolb, brother in law; Pete Dunn (Trudy) Bernard Dunn, also known as Uncle Benny he will truly be missed by all of his nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and celebration of Benny Earl’s life will be held Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at Paragon Casino and Resort Pavilion 711 Paragon Place Marksville, LA 71351
The Benny Kolb family has entrusted arrangements to Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton.
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