Obituaries
January 2, 2003
Longview News-Journal


Benjamin F. 'Ben' Aman 

Born in Newton, Ala., on Sept. 12, 1925, to Alvin and Willie Earl 
Aman, Benjamin F. "Ben" Aman weathered two severe world events that 
helped mold his life, being a child of the Great Depression and 
serving as a Marine in World War II. He was a member of the 
graduating class of 1943 at Lou Ann High School in Lou Ann, Ark. 
Before moving to Longview, Mr. Aman lived in Howe and Irving. 

Mr. Aman's lifelong interest as an amateur inventor was reflected in 
his occupations and hobbies. This graduate of SMU and the newly 
established LeTourneau Technical Institute built and drove 
innovative racing cars on the professional circuit, but earned his 
living primarily as a master machinist, ultimately retiring with 
Texas Instruments as a numerical control programmer and methods and 
tooling engineer. 

A former fellow of the Masonic Lodge and current member of Trinity 
Baptist Church in Lakeport, Mr. Aman is survived by his wife, Minnie 
V. Aman of Longview; two sons, Curtiss S. Aman of Cincinnati, Ohio, 
and Amar Y. Aman of Arlington; one stepdaughter, Kathy Gandy of 
Mesquite; one stepson, Rusty Wilcox of Leonard; one sister, Mattie 
Agnes Bishop of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by two sisters, Maude Aman and Lorraine Bevills; 
and two brothers, John Robert Aman and Earl David Aman. 

Services will be held at 2 p.m, Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at Rader 
Funeral Home Chapel of Longview, 1617 Judson Road, with the Rev. 
R.T. Spivey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of 
Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Cremation to follow. 

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Jan. 2, at the funeral home. 

Those unable to attend may sign an online memorial book at 
www.raderfh.com in the obit section.