Mr. Bennie Eugene Askew, AKA, Bennie Blue was born August 25, 1942 and raised in Norfolk Va. He graduated from Booker t. Washington High School, where he played sports and grew a passion for baseball. Bennie began a career at Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock. Upon successful completion of the on the job training, he was promoted to night shift supervisor.
After many years of employment, he transitioned to Colonna Shipyard where he retired. During retirement, he always found time to immerse in his favorite pastimes of viewing professional sports (especially baseball), watching old western movies, lawncare and miscellaneous home projects.
He is survived by the love of his life, wife, Maxine Askew; three sons, and two daughters, Michael, Maurice (Angela), Adrienne (James), Bennie Jr. (Andrea) and Shannon; grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Askew and brother, Bernard (Moochie) Askew.
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Evelyn Butts says
July 14, 2020 at 1:41 pmPraying our gracious Father God’s peace and comfort upon you family. His everlasting arms cover you, lift you, and be your strength in this time of loss.
Rosalind Askew Wells says
July 14, 2020 at 3:07 pmTo my uncle family, I havent been around in long time but, been absent from your life but never from my heart and soul. And My memory will etch a place in my heart forever. Love you always
Rosalind Askew Wells
Terri Butts says
July 16, 2020 at 1:34 pmFamily, Hold on to God’s strength for He will carry you all through the difficult days ahead. I love you all. We the Butts Family always come together to comfort one another in times of loss. I’m sorry that I can’t be there physically but my love & prayers are with you. Take care everyone.
Benita Turner says
July 19, 2020 at 4:58 pmTo Aunt Maxine and family. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Do to Covid-19 we are not in your presence but you are in our hearts. To God be the glory in all things. Peace n Blessings Always
Benita, Stephanie & Cresha
Catherine’s Daughter’s n Granddaughter