Benjamin F. Register, Jr.

June 10, 1930 - August 5, 2019

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Sunset Memorial Gardens

Wednesday 8/7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Thursday 8/8, 11:00 am

Epworth United Methodist Church

Thursday 8/8, 12:00 am

Lt. General, Benjamin F. Register, Jr. US Army Retired, 89, of Lee County, AL passed away August 5, 2019 at Arbor Springs Healthcare and Rehab Center in Opelika, AL.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST on Thursday, August 8, 2019 Epworth United Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

General Register was born June 10, 1930 in Columbus, GA son of the late B. F. Register, Sr. and Anne Barton Register. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played basketball. Later he obtained a Master’s Degree in Military Logistics, from the Air Force Institute of Technology. General Register proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 36 years until his retirement in 1987. During his tenure he served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was one of the last soldiers to come home from Korea and actually traveled with the POWs. Additionally, in Vietnam, he was in one of the last helicopters to leave and was instrumental in evacuating numerous orphans.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Register Sanford.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Day Register of Phenix City, AL; one daughter, Anne Glovier and husband Jim; two sons, Jeffrey Register and wife Julie and Richard Register and wife Malinda; grandchildren, Megan, Dean, Elizabeth (Tye) and Christopher (Pamela); great-grandchildren, Isobel, Sophie, Alice and Luca; several extended family members and caring friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Epworth UMC Building Fund, P. O. Box 430, Phenix City, AL 36868, Mercy Med, 3702 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31904 or The Wounded Warrior Project, support.woundedwarriorproject.com.

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Lt. General, Benjamin F. Register, Jr. US Army Retired, 89, of Lee County, AL passed away August 5, 2019 at Arbor Springs Healthcare and Rehab Center in Opelika, AL. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST on Thursday, August 8, 2019 Epworth United Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Continue Reading

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I was saddened to learn today of General RegisterвЂ™s passing. Want to express our condolences to Mrs. Register, Jeff, Anne and Richard and their families. He certainly gave me so much guidance that I could never thank him enough. J Harold

I first met General Register when I provided a hotel shuttle for GT games.В Somehow he just knew I had served in the military.В He was very humble except when it came to his Yellow Jackets.В I enjoyed his and his families company whenever they were in town for a game.В From a Georgia Bulldog fan and a veteran, I thank you for your service to our country.

I never met him or his family I just wanted to thank him for his service to humanity and the united states

Anne, I always loved hearing stories about your father. What a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

So sorry to hear ofВ General Register's passing.. I enjoyed his friendship thru Georgia Tech basketball events and letter men games. He was truly a "Tech Man". My prayers for all the extended family during this time of deep sorrow.
Jerry Priestley

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Bunny and Tony Arford, GT class of 1969
We new Ben simply as our friend Bennie.В I first met Bennie on the basketball court at the GA Tech Letterman'sВ
annual basketball games.В We played together at the "Old timer's" games for too many years too count, and our GT
basketball season tickets were near each other.В He was not afraid to share his opinion of the poor officiating with all
who sat near.В He will be remembered and missed by the GA Tech family and all who met him. В В В

Beverly Kaiser

Roger and I are so sad to learn of General BenвЂ™s death. We have shared a friendship and a love for Georgia Tech for many, many years. We are grateful for his dedication and his service to our country. Sending our love and condolences to Betty and the entire Register family.

It has been a long time old friend. Rest well. You and Betty were a joy to know and spend time with up in the old T-Club. How I miss those days, sharing time cheering for our Yellow Jackets with a fellow fan from Columbus. We will see you on the other side.

Derek Goshay

An A GARDEN PATH was sent on August 6, 2019

Shirley Day Lane Family Laurie and Frank Lane, Lisa and John Lane, Leslie and David Smith, Karen and Randy Yourchak and families.

While I never met General Register, I read the notice of his passing with great interest.В He was the kind of person that makes all of us proud to say that we went to Georgia Tech.В Go Jackets!

Mike Dvorscak, Fellow Letterwinner, Class of 1978

Anne, I never met your Dad, but from the look on your face when you would describe him and his accomplishments, I knew he was an extraordinary man.В My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Susan Goins

Dearest Anne,
Thank you for sharing your memories and experiences with your Father, allowing us to get to know him. His legacy of greatness lives on through you. I know how much you love him and his love for you will last forever. Please know we are with you during this difficult time.

I met General Register when he and Betty retired back to this area.В В I was serving in Protocol at Ft Benning and had the pleasure of meeting him and Betty both at many functions on post.В В He was definitely a Southern gentlemen and Betty is a Southern Belle.В I am honored to have met them both --- prayers for the family!

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