Ben Guerrant

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June 12, 1979 ~ June 4, 2026

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Benjamin “Ben” Wood Guerrant, 46, died on June 4, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1979, in Danville, Kentucky, to Evelyn Conley Guerrant and the late Buford “Woody” Guerrant Jr.

As the Executive Director of A Gathering Place, Ben was dedicated to fostering connections within his community, making a profound impact in the lives of many. He found joy in hunting with his son, Benjamin, who was his proudest accomplishment. Ben loved spending a day laughing without a care with his wife and time with his family, especially joking with his brothers.

Ben is survived by the love of his life Kelli Nealis; his cherished son, Benjamin Guerrant, II, whom he is most proud of; his mother, Evelyn Guerrant (Woodie Leavell); and his brothers, Brian (Tonia) Darnell and Eric (Farrah) Guerrant as well as nieces, Sidney (Adrian) Van Steenlandt, Mollie Darnell, Peyton Guerrant, Chloe Darnell, and nephews, Matthew Guerrant and Andrew Guerrant, each of whom held a special place in his heart.

Please join us to celebrate the Life of Ben Guerrant from 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Danville Country Club. Rev. Joseph Pusetari will lead a Time of Remembrance and sharing at 5 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Rajan Patel, Nik Fegenbush, Alex McCrosky, Joey Pusetari, Jim Monroe, and Jay Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be the dedicated staff at A Gathering Place, along with Faith Crump and Beau Guerrant.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ben’s honor to A Gathering Place or Heritage Hospice.

Services

Celebration of Life: June 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Danville Country Club
1486 Lexington Road
Danville, Kentucky 40422

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Time of Remembrance: June 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Danville Country Club
1486 Lexington Road
Danville, Kentucky 40422

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Ben Guerrant 's name.

A Gathering Place

569 Jean Dr

Danville,

KY

40422

agatheringplace.org

Heritage Hospice, Inc

120 Enterprise Drive

Danville,

KY

40422-1870

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  1. We are sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Our Lord will bring peace to the family during this time of mourning.

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  2. So sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. I worked with Ben at Ephraim McDowell in Danville when he was a transport courier and I was in the pharmacy. He was perfect for that job cause he was always so cheerful and comical and the patients loved that. I always looked forward to passing him in the hall or seeing him down in the ER cause he was always smiling and had something funny to say. My condolences to Eric and Ben’s family. I’m sure he’s wearing that big smile and telling some jokes in heaven. 🙏

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  3. I worked with Ben at the senior center. He was more than a boss, he was a friend. Always went out of his way to assist those in need. Showed compassion in so many ways, maybe a smile, a kind word, gentle smile, body language. He will be missed but remembered.

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  4. I met Ben in 2005 when I was transferred to Danville. Ben took me on the journey of finding my house in Danville. He was so full of life, so much fun and always there when I needed him in the stressful hunt for a house. I’m lucky that I got to start my journey in Danville by meeting him. Always a great smile, such a kind man. He will be greatly missed.

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  5. Thinking of your wonderful family at this sad time. Sending you warm hugs and holding you in our prayers.

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  6. Wayne and Peggy Castle , our hearts go out to your family during this sad time , we pray for peace and comfort , may you be surrounded by God’s loving arms

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  7. Our sincere condolences to his family, and gratitude for having experienced his cheerful caring of so many.

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  12. I will forever remember Ben for the “special etiquette” he demonstrated in chemistry class at BCHS! He was a special person and I am thinking of Evelyn, Brian and all of his family during this time. Dianne Oliverio

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    • I’ll always remember this. It was the most fun class I ever had! Ben was such a joy to be around.

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  13. My heart, prayers, and love go out to Kelli and the entire Guerrant Family. God Bless You🙏

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  16. My sweet Ben….from when you were a little boy I knew you were destined to be something special and boy in my eyes you exceeded those expectations…I could write a book on you but am choosing to just say what I truly know and believe that you had a heart like Jesus…you loved hard, you treated everyone like you would want to be treated, and you loved beyond a measure of a doubt…your smile lit up a room and you were true in your words…I will miss all of this but knowing that you are well, with your dad, and grandparents makes my heart smile…my heart grieves for you and your family and my heart is broken into a million pieces but my selfish ways cannot stay that way as I truly know where and who you are with….rest high my sweet friend and until I see you once more watch over us….🙏💙🙏

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  17. So much love & prayers to Ben’s family,friends & loved ones. I’m so sorry this had to happen to such an amazing person. God Bless from The Strevels Family

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  18. Evelyn, Brian and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure to meet Ben but from reading his remarks on Facebook during his illness and the comments made by those who knew him he was a gentle, kind, and pleasant person always finding ways to help others. We need more Bens in this world. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time as you navigate the grieving process.

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  19. Both you Ben and your dad Woody were taken from this earth WAY too early. My sincere condolences to the Guerrant family! Frank (and Jaque) Kahanic

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  20. Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire Guerrant family. Reid & Melissa Marlowe-Talley

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  21. RIP Ben, your courageous smile and your reach for laughter will always be remembered 😇❤️‍🩹

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  22. Ben was such a great guy. Always made me feel better any time I saw him. Gone way, way too young.

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  23. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ben was a great person. He will be missed by many! Many prayers

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  24. Although I didn’t know Ben, I did know his son, Benjamin. If he is anything like his son, then he was a great man. My condolences go out to the Guerrant family.

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  25. We pray for peace to comfort you during this transition. Our prayers include lighting the way to the path of love that Ben created for Gods Brothers and Sisters 🦋

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  26. Evelyn, our hearts break for you and your precious family over your loss of Ben. Praying you find comfort in knowing Ben is still smiling and singing with the angels.

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    • I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ben was a great person. He will be missed by many! We need more Bens in this world. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time . Evelyn, we love you and send a big hugs to you and your boys and girls . We will always cherish our memories spent with Ben and your family. Love you Biljana and Talib 💔🙏

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  31. Ben’s family is in my Prayers. Thank goodness for photos that help rekindle “Precious Memories” of Fun and Happy times.

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  32. I’m so very sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. Clearly his loss will be felt by many. My heart goes out to all of you.

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  33. Ben was truly a beautiful human being. His love and joy was contagious. His death is

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  34. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ben was a wonderful and very special person if it had not been for his help before Thanksgiving I wouldn’t have gotten to bring my brother home from the Hospital he provided me the transportation to get him home for the holiday. I will never forget what Ben has done for my brother and me. Ben you was a God sent for many my you R.I.P my Dear Friend the Grathering Palace will never be the same without you. Praying for your family.

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  35. It broke my heart when I heard of Ben’s passing, I worked with Ben at the Gathering Place for about five years, we became great friends, He was a great boss, his personality, and charm, and smile was amazing to me, Ben you will missed by so many, Rest In Paradise my Dear Friend.

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  37. We were so sorry to hear about Ben’s passing. I know how much he meant not only to your family, but so many others as well. We have many fond memories of Ben and he will be missed. We are praying for you all and hope your memories will bring you some degree of comfort. Love you, The Crofts

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  38. I am deeply sorry for Ben’s wife Kelli and his family. My heart truly aches for your loss. I’m so happy he found love with you Kelli. The love you shared we all could only dream of. He’s gone way too soon.

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  40. May GOD hold you and family in comfort and healing all of the grief and pain in your hearts, and given you all the strength to go through this day as you all are going to put him to rest, and know this GOD took this man home and gave him these wings gained to fly into heaven away from this world and sit up to watch you all over from above, his spirit will always be with you whenever you go, and his spirit lies in all of your hearts and his memories will kept in treasure in the back of your mind and he will not be forgotten. Carry his love and gods love in all of your hearts forever, may he rest in peace.. in our lords name amen.
    My condolences to you all and to my cousins: Kelli Nealis, Demeris and Randy Miller, Hannah and kids.

    Jennifer Hardwick

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  42. Terry and I are so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. Our prayers are being lifted up for Evelyn, Brian and this precious family.

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  44. Thank you, Ben, for your friendship, your humor, and your light. My heart goes out to everyone whose life was touched by you.

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  48. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. The world has lost a such a truly good person. Ben was a kind, funny, friendly guy with a huge heart. My memories of Ben are almost all moments of laughter. And of course, driving around in the Suburban. I can’t believe he’s gone so soon. Sending all my love.

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