Benjamin Daniel Elo, 14, of Mooresville, Indiana, died July 21, 2008.  Ben was born September 8, 1993, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Brian J. and Melanie (Reid) Elo of Mooresville. 

Ben had attended Mooresville Christian Academy from kindergarten until the middle of his eighth grade year, when he transferred to Paul Hadley Middle School in Mooresville.  He was a member of the Junior National Honors Society.  Ben was a very talented soccer player and played forward with the Carmel United Soccer Club.  His team won the State Championship this past year.  

Ben was preceded in death by an aunt, Laura Butler. 

Survivors include his parents, Brian J. and Melanie (Reid) Elo of Mooresville; brother, Jack Elo of Mooresville; sister, Grace Elo of Mooresville; maternal grandparents:  Jon and Sharon Ellers of Kokomo, Indiana; paternal grandparents, John and Phyllis Elo of Crown Point, Indiana; aunts and uncles, John Elo (Rae), Phil Elo (Lori), Tim Elo (Lisa), Karen Broholm (Mark), Steve Butler (Thomasa), Linda Newbauer (Steve); a host of loving cousins. 

Friends and family will gather on Thursday, July 24, 2008, 3-8 p.m., in First United Methodist Church, 900 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 25, 2008, 10 a.m., in the gymnasium at Mooresville Christian Academy, 4271 E. SR 144, Mooresville.  The service will be officiated by Rev. Dennis Payton and Rev. Gene Young.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of Morgan County, Benjamin Elo Memorial Fund, 250 N. Monroe St., Mooresville, IN 46158. 

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