Ben Henry Nanney, Jr.

Ben Henry Nanney, Jr., age 70 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Ben was born in Paris, TN, on December 25, 1955, to the late Ben Henry Nanney, Sr., and the late Catheryn Tuck Nanney.

On July 4, 1987, he married Martha Underwood Nanney. Martha survives of Paris, TN.

Ben was a 1973 graduate of Henry County High School. He loved to work and spent 33 years working for Lashlee-Rich Construction, retiring as a superintendent. He also enjoyed spending his time working on the family farm.

In addition to his wife, Ben is survived by two sons, Brent Nanney and William “Ryan” Nanney, both of Paris, TN; two sisters, Nancy Nanney of McKenzie, TN, and Carolyn Nanney of California; and six grandchildren, Isabelle Nanney, Lillian Nanney, Josi Long, Oliver Nanney, Rowan Nanney, and Lilah Nanney.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. His remains are to be cremated with no public services scheduled at this time.