Benjamin Wayne Ussery of Vero Beach, Florida began his last adventurous journey to his heavenly home on April 17, 2024, to guide and await his beloved wife, Louisa of forty-three years, with an outstretched gentle, loving hand to dance and a warm bright smile.

Benjamin was born in Milan, Georgia to Erasmus and Suzanna Ussery II, where he attended and graduated from a private school for boys. His following education led to a Bachelor of Art degree in economics from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. During law school, Benjamin decided to follow his passion to work for the Boy Scouts of America with the priority to encourage personal development and evolutionary skills in young men, to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Benjamin initiated his career in 1957 in Macon, Georgia with the Boy Scouts of America as the District Executive from 1957-1962; District Executive in Atlanta, Georgia from 1962-1964; Field Director in Columbus, Georgia from 1964-1967; Assistant Scout Executive and Director of Field Service in Cleveland, Ohio from 1967-1971; Council Scout Executive and CEO in Greensboro, North Carolina from 1971-1976; Council Scout Executive and CEO in Columbus, Ohio from 1976-1985; and Council Scout Executive and CEO in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1985-1995. He was also affiliated with on the Board of Directors from 1958-1995 with the Rotary Club; the Scout Executive’s Alliance, Chairman, and Board of Trustees; as a Chairman of the Mayor’s Task Force of Youth in Columbus Ohio; Safety Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Board; and as the Chairman of Agency Campaigns for United Way.

The retirement plans after his thirty-eight years were promptly pioneered as Benjamin became an avid traveler with his wife, Louisa. His goal was to humbly explore the world naturally. He especially enjoyed the taste of native foods, drinks, and music. Benjamin would reside in Mexico in the winters, Italy in the summers, and Florida in between.

Living in his legacy are his soulmate, Louisa Ussery; nephew and son: Antonio Brunicardi; children: Steve and Chris Ussery; Cindy and Al Kautz; and Susan Graves and Jeff True; grandchildren: Stephen Ussery; Tara Day; Shawn Ussery; Amber Ussery; and great-grandchildren: Alek and Skyler Ussery; Karol and Chris McVay; Susanna, Evelyn, and Benny McVay; Mary and Matt Saeed; Susie Kautz; Katie Graves; and Robbie Freeborn-Scott along with an abundance of worldwide friends and family.

The grateful support given to Benjamin by exceptional family were provided by niece, Anna Villarreal-Gettel and her husband Steve; and nephew Bradley Brunicardi and his wife Christina.

His friendship, eloquent charm, financial astuteness, assurance, and witty phrases have embedded bountiful memories for our endless happiness.

In honor and appreciation of his lifetime of work, compassion, kindness, and love, donations may be made to The Arc of Indian River, 1375 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960.