Ben Selecman married Alan Jackson’s daughter Mattie in 2017 in a beautiful ceremony held in Franklin, Tennessee. The fairy tale love story for these two lovebirds was brought to an end when Ben Selecman died in a boat accident on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Jupiter, Florida, United States. It came as a shock to his friends and family, who loved and knew him personally. When he met his death, he was helping a woman get into the boat when he slipped and fell, causing serious injuries to his head. Despite the efforts of the paramedics, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. He left behind a wife, Mattie Jackson, who he had been married to for only one year. Alan Jackson opened up about the unexpected death of his son-in-law, Ben, who was 28 years old at his passing. He is taking time off to help his daughter through this very difficult time in her life. Mattie is having difficulty dealing with her husband’s being gone, but she knows that her family will be there for her. It is always hard when someone unexpectedly dies because people are not prepared to deal with the loss of a loved one.
His family and friends remembered him for always helping out and being there for anyone who needed him. He was known to be very quiet until the time was right, but he always kept his word about taking care of business. He was hard working and always strived to be a role model to those that looked up to him. His entire family is still in shock from the news of his death and is trying to remain strong and celebrate his life and find some comfort in the moments they shared that will forever be with them. His friends are still trying to fathom that he is gone and will no longer hang out or meet for drinks like they used to. Ben Selecman was known by many people around town for his work ethic, personality, and everything else about him that made him one of a kind. He had always been looking out for others before himself. Everyone in the office will miss him. He was a bright young man who had so many plans for his future.
Ben Selecman was a very religious man. He believed in God and was a committed member of the Great Commission. He took part in charity work, and he was always there to help people in need. In his eulogy, he was described as a man who followed and chased his dreams. He was humble and treated everyone around him with respect. This tragedy has brought everyone together, and it shows us all what truly matters in life, spend as much time as possible with those you love. Ben lived a full life filled with love and laughter, and we know that he is in a better place right now. Mattie was very close to her husband, but she knows that she will one day see him again. Most importantly, Mattie wants everyone to remember the man who brought joy to so many people’s lives during his lifetime. He will be missed by his wife Mattie, his parents, his brother, colleagues, his parents-in-law, and all his close friends.
