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Ben Eastman, Jr. – Nov. 12, 1928 – July 27, 2026
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway After serving in the US Army, Eastman returned to the area and was involved in the family's Texaco Service Station business.
, has passed away at the age of 97. He was born in Fort Worth to Ben and Edna Eastman. After serving in the US Army, Eastman returned to the area and was involved in the family's Texaco Service Station business.
Eastman later established his own business, Eastman Automotive, and was certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. He was also active in the Automotive Service Association and worked with Tarrant County College's automotive program. Further details about Eastman's life and legacy are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: government Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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