Benjamin J. Vining, 38, of Fairfield, IL passed away at 8:43 AM, Tuesday December 22, 2020. Born on December 22, 1982 in Fairfield, he was a 2001 graduate of Fairfield Community High School and held a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Eastern IL University. Ben worked as a correctional officer in Vienna, IL. He lived his life to the fullest with enthusiasm and never let any obstacle get him down. Ben was one of the strongest people you would ever meet and touched many lives. He lived for his daughter Rosalind. He loved the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals and betting on horse racing.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughter Rosalind Vining of Marion, IL, mother Darla (Bill) Bankston of Fairfield, sister Sara (Scott) Carlisle and nieces and nephews Jade, Gwen, Bella and Cannon of Fairfield, grandmother Darlene Bruce of Fairfield, and a wonderful close family who loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bill Bruce, and his uncle Bill