Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Floral gifts may be delivered to Christ Presbyterian Church 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215. "Father, I still dont understand why youd give me the desire of my heart and take it away," she asks, describing whatsurrenderinga marriage to Ben and longing to marry again looks like. Weve updated the security on the site. Jackson admits the long break between 2015's "Angels and Alcohol" and his new material wasn't planned, but he couldn't bring himself to focus on his career after losing his mum and then his son-in . Selecman's funeral is planned for next week. A lifelong lover of nature and avid hunter and fisherman, Ben cherished Gods creation and found peace and life in the outdoors. (Tittsworth) Selecman, who preceded him in death. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Barely a year after getting married, Jackson was thrown into a quandary when the neurosurgeons said that Selecman had swelling in the brain and would have to undergo surgery. And he knew who I was. Rhonda Roberts. On Oct. 7, 2018, she opened it to find a bouquet of paper roses made from hymnal pages, ordered to celebrate their "paper anniversary." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Get latest information from around the globe. Ben underwent his first brain surgery that night, spent roughly twelve days in the ICU in a medically induced coma and underwent another brain surgery. ", "I hated the sound of it. Year should not be greater than current year. September 13, 2018 - Samuel Benton "Ben" Selecman - husband of Mattie Jackson Selecman, son-in-law of country artist Alan Jackson - died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 12, in West Palm Beach, Florida. . After experiencing the devastating loss of her husband, Alan Jackson's oldest daughter Mattie is ready to reflect on her grieving process in a new memoir. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I felt like I was sitting on the sideline of a race that I wasnt invited to anymore.". The event was a quiet, adults only affair, with guest accommodations at the Hilton Nashville Green Hills. The idea of "Little Funerals" saying goodbye to people, places and things after saying good bye to a loved one is a vital concept to Chapter 8 of her new book Lemons on Friday, released Friday (Nov. 19) via Harper Collins. Failed to delete memorial. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Mattie Jackson Selecman is a certified sommelier and previously owned a wine bar in Nashville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. Alan Jackson, center, with his family, left to right, Ben Selecman, Mattie Jackson, Dani Jackson, Denise Jackson, and Alexandra Jackson at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Oct. 22. You know I want all of these things, and like the persistent widow (Luke 18:18), Ill never stop asking you for them. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Would you like to offer Samuel Benton Selecmans loved ones a condolence message? Ben will tell you we first met at a mutual friends wedding, but I just remember dancing with a cute guy and never thinking about him after. Universal Music Group Nashville released a statement. His drive, charisma, and heart for justice sent him to the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where he earned his Masters Degree, Doctor of Jurisprudence. This is a carousel with slides. WSMV-TV reporter Jimmy Carter reported the news via Facebook. Alan Jacksons rep did not immediately respond to PEOPLEs request for comment. The day began on her famous father Alan Jackson's boat, as family and friends gathered to celebrate the Labor Day holiday under the warmth of the Florida sun. The couple recently got married in October of last year during a stunning ceremony in Franklin, Tennessee. "Ben will tell you we first met at a mutual friend's wedding," Mattie said, "but I just remember dancing with a cute guy and never thinking about him after.". Before their marriage, Ben was an assistant D.A at the Nashville-Davidson County District Attorneys Office. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. And, you know, all the little things, like holding your hand the same way, and he popped my fingers and got to tell me that he loved me, and I obviously told him I loved him, too, and everythings going to be fine.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "The Jackson and Selecman families ask for and appreciate prayers during this difficult time," a statement reads on Jackson's website. Almost a year later, Ben suffered severe injuries after falling while helping a woman onto a boat in Florida and as a result passed away. Alan Jackson's daughter, Mattie, is mourning the loss of her husband, Ben Selecman, who passed away on Sept. 12 in West Palm Beach, Fla., a month before the couple would have celebrated their first wedding anniversary. "Ben will tell you we first met at a mutual friend's wedding, but I just remember dancing with a cute guy and never thinking about him after," Mattie recalled. Website Designed by funeralOne, Applying for FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, Share a Memory of Samuel Benton "Ben" Selecman. Attn: Don Chester, Asst. She studied creative writing at the University of Tennessee and was . "And now he is. Alan Jackson's son-in-law, Ben Selecman, 28, died on Sept. 12 after suffering "severe injuries during a boating accident," according to the Nashville District Attorney's Office, where Ben was an assistant DA. Your email address will not be published. This browser does not support getting your location. Oct. 7 is Selecman's wedding anniversary to Ben Selecman, who died near Palm Beach, Fla ., on Sept. 12, 2018, after slipping on metal steps and falling backward onto a concrete boat dock. SEDALIA, Mo. Ben worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Davidson County DA's Office from April 2017 until his passing.A man who always put his family first and never met a stranger, Ben had a true disciple's spirit and a knack for making all those around him feel adored and respected. The two women co-founded the company NaSHEville. The newlyweds enjoyed an elaborate honeymoon following the busyness of planning a wedding. Selecman was full of energy during a 30-minute phone call, and admits that talking about her story has been very rewarding. Ben Selecman, Alan Jackson's son-in-law, passed away from severe head injuries he sustained when he collapsed while assisting a woman aboard a boat over two years ago. More details here. COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR'S "RACING THE DARK" ARRIVES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SELECMAN'S NEW BOOK LEMONS ON FRIDAY IS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW. Nearly two years ago, Alan Jackson's son-in-law Ben Selecman died after suffering severe head injuries when he fell while helping a woman onto a boat. You know more than anything I want to raise children to love you and walk with you. (28 years old). A day came in October of 2021 that Mattie Jackson Selecman had dreaded each year for each of the previous three years. He pursued me until I finally saw the handsome, outgoing, Godly guy I needed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Alan Jackson's son-in-law, Ben Selecman, has died at the age of 28.The young lawyer passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from injuries sustained during a boating incident in Jupiter, Florida . The goal was to support orphans, victims of human trafficking and widows. Make sure that the file is a photo. Learn more about merges. More details are emerging about the tragic death of Alan Jackson's son-in-law, Ben Selecman, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Selecman, who was married to Jackson's daughter, Mattie, reportedly died from a head injury following a boating accident. When the group returned to the boat, Ben stepped up on the boat to help the women board when he slipped and fell back ten or so feet and hit his head., He was conscious for about twenty-four hours, which in retrospect was such a kindness from the Lord, because I got to sit with him. It's a tradition she still keeps today. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Those who've experienced something similar will find themselves in these pages, even if as she acknowledges no two stories of losing a spouse are similar. The Jackson and Selecman families ask for and appreciate prayers during this difficult time, Alan Jacksons official website shares. Samuel Benton "Ben" Selecman - husband of Mattie Jackson Selecman, son-in-law of country artist Alan Jackson - died unexpectedly . (Getty Images). Ben has become an angel and will protect you. "Its about people being able to heal back from their own heartbreaks because they get to see a little bit into mine. It's a process, Selecman tells Taste of Country. Ben Selecman served as the Assistant District Attorney for Davidson County. I have called you by name; you are mine. Selecman worked as the assistant district attorney for Davidson County in Tennessee. And at the end of the day, what we were praying for Ben happened. Samuel Benton Selecman, age 28, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL, surrounded and beloved by his wife, parents, and close family members. There is no photo or video of Samuel Benton Selecman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Resend Activation Email. Time may not heal, but for Selecman, it's softened the edges of pain. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. 0. The peaceful setting, intimate environment, highly trained staff . Samuel Benton Selecman, age 28, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at St. Marys Medical Center in Palm Beach, FL, surrounded and beloved by his wife, parents, and close family members. People reported that the country star's son-in-law slipped and hit his head while helping a woman onto a boat dock. Selecman died on Wednesday (Sept. 12) due to injuries sustained during a boating . Our prayers are with Bens family. Samuel Benton Selecman, 28, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Palm Beach, Fla., surrounded and beloved by his wife, parents, and close family members. Menu. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Essentially what happened is just his brain swelling continued so much that it continued to sedate him. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The Newnan Times-Herald. Try again. Then, quietly, it was again. Try again later. Rosalie Neal Rosanne Guy, Sent a virtual gift in memory of Samuel Benton "Ben" Selecman. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The first five chapters of the book detail the tragedy, her emotions through the recovery and little gestures that helped and hurt. Born on August 21, 1990 in Knoxville, TN, Ben had as big a heart for God as he did God's Country, his self-ascribed name. They had been married for less than a year. by Sarah Netemeyer ‐ September 17, 2018, photo: Ben Selecman Facebook/ Kristyn Hogan. St. Marys Medical Trauma Center for Brain Trauma Research. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Find an Obituary. I hated the uncomfortable, pitying look it brought to people's faces when they heard it. Davidson County district attorneys office has confirmed the news and has stated that Selecmans death was the result of an accident while on the water. In lieu of flowers, Bens family also suggests that you consider donations to St. Marys Medical Trauma Center for Brain Trauma Research St. Mary's Medical Center Trauma Dept. The singer died on March 31. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. An east Tennessee boy through and through, his soul always hummed of classic country music. They prayed for a miracle, and ultimately that prayer was answered.just not in the way they had hoped. The Davidson Country DA 101.1 KRMD. I finally relented, so he drove almost 4 hours just for dinner and weve talked every day since. She continued, We reconnected two years later while he spent a summer clerking for a judge in Nashville during law school. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580. Ben's death delayed the launch of NaSHEville, and it also put Selecman in the unfortunate position to be able to understand a widow's grief, all too well. Trigger News 9 Comments. May God be with Ben and the Jackson/Selecman familiesBen's humbleness and kindness was genuinely appreciated! As she pivots toward hope and moving forward personally, she's dropping bread crumbs for those needing to find unfamiliar empathy. While they were away from the boat, a small rain shower passed through the area, leaving the boat steps slick. Legal Statement. He is also survived by his wife, parents. Ben Selecmans family has shared their heartbreaking message. The Tennessean. Ben reveled in wine country and the best restaurants in the Western Cape and Hemel-En-Aarde with me and I rode 12 hour days on hunting safaris with him in the Eastern Cape. He married Jackson's daughter Mattie in October. Thank you for sowing more trust and patience and contentment in me as I wait. This isnt just about me and my broken heart," Selecman says, five days after what would have been her fourth wedding anniversary. A system error has occurred. Advertisement. Selecman was hospitalized for a week before he passed away. Tragically, she lost her husband of less than a year, Ben Selecman, in September 2018 after he suffered a traumatic brain injury while on vacation in Florida. They dated for a year before Ben proposed. Facebook/Mattie Selecman. Alan Jackson's oldest daughter, Mattie, married her late husband Ben Selecman in October of 2017. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They were only married for 11 months before a horrible accident in West Palm Beach, Florida, killed Selecman. Ben will tell you we first met at a mutual friends wedding, but I just remember dancing with a cute guy and never thinking about him after, Mattie told Southern Bride. The Unwind is Yahoo Life's well-being series in which experts, influencers and celebrities share their approaches to wellness and mental health, from self-care rituals to setting healthy boundaries to the mantras that keep them afloat.. 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