Benjamin Taylor "Bennie" Kessler, age 78 of Danville, KY, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in  Danville, KY.
He was born on February 29, 1940 in Lebanon, KY. Mr. Kessler was a retired employee of the City of Lebanon, was a former member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, was currently a Member of the Junction City Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Frances Irene Taylor Kessler.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Clark Kessler,  of Danville, KY; daughter, Peggy Kessler of Danville, KY; son, Michael Kessler, of Lebanon, KY; two sisters, Addie Jane Kessler of Lebanon, KY, Cattie Taylor of Summersville, MS. Also surviving are four grandchildren.

The family has chosen cremation with a celebration of Life Service to be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Lebanon United Methodist Church.

Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of donations to Lebanon United Methodist Church or to the Junction City Methodist Church.