GREENFIELD– Benjamin W. Graddy, age 29, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008.  Born on April 16, 1979 in Greenfield, he was the son of Marvin and Valerie (Price) Graddy.  He graduated from Greenfield Central High School in 1997 and went on to receive a B.S. from Ball State University in Exercise Science. 

Benjamin was a Physical Fitness Director for Pendleton Juvenile Center and also worked as a personal trainer.  He enjoyed cooking and outdoor barbequing for friends and family, loved body building and physical fitness, and was a member of the First Church of God in Greenfield.   

Surviving him are his parents, Marvin and Valerie Graddy; sisters, Amanda (Wes) Woodward of Indianapolis and Alena (fiancé, Chad Talbot) Graddy of San Diego; and grandmother, Barbara Price of Greenfield.  Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Rollie Price, Wilburn O. Graddy, and Mary M. Graddy. 

Visitation will take place on Friday, November 7, 2008 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Benjamin to help defray funeral costs, c/o Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield, Indiana, 46140.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.