Ben was a graduate of Central High School and Fresno State College. After college, he took over the family farm and worked the land for 45 years. Ben enjoyed bowling and fishing and was an avid Fresno State Bulldog fan.
He is survived by his wife Julie; son, Randy Nakagawa and his wife Lynne of San Jose; son, Michael Nakagawa and his wife Debbie of Watsonville; daughter, Marlene Young and her husband Doug of Torrance; and grandchildren, Kristine, Bradley, Tyler and Makena. He is also survived by his sisters, Teruko Uyekawa of Monterey Park; Tokiko Nakano and her husband Akira of Sunnyvalle; and Betty Hoang of Castro Valley.
A Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Friday, September 24, 2010, from 10:00 until 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Fresno Betsuin Family Dharma Center, 2770 Alluvial Ave. in Clovis on Saturday, Sept- ember 25, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.