!Homegoing Services 
for 
S^ranlifin T,dzvard benjamin 
Sunrise 
May 18,1948 
Sunset 
August 24, 2001 
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Friday, August 31, 2001 
1:00 P.M. 
OFistoricaCiMount tPCeasant (Baptist Cfnircfi 
Claxton, Georgia 
Rev. L. Perry McNeil, Pastor 
Rev. James Massey ~ Officiating 
OBituary 
Mr. J^rankCin "EcCzoard benjamin, the son of Lovett 
and Thelma Benjamin was born May 18, 1948 in Evans 
County, Georgia. He was called home August 24,2001 at 
Westlake Community Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. 
At an early age, Franklin accepted Jesus Christ as his 
Personal Savior at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Claxton, 
Georgia. Franklin left Georgia to pursue a career in Archi- 
tectural Development in Chicago, Illinois. He was a mem- 
ber of United Faith Tabernacle Church. Franklin, a man of 
simple pleasures enjoyed fishing and cooking for his family 
members. He will be fondly remembered for his soft heart, 
kindness and willingness to help others. 
He leaves to cherish his memories: a son, Franklin C. 
Benjamin; a daughter, Nichelle T. Benjamin-Clay; six 
grandchildren, all of Maywood, Illinois; Special friend, 
Marceil Crull Palatine, II; four brothers, James Jr. (Janet) 
and Lonnie Benjamin both of Maywood, Illinois, Willie 
(Thelma) Benjamin of Fort Pierce, Florida, Bobby Benjamin 
of Claxton, Georgia; seven sisters, Rashaashee Anderson 
of Savannah, Georgia, Martha (Howard) Taylor and Doris 
(Charlie) Lane both of Augusta, Georgia, Betty Warren and 
Mary Ann (John) George both of Claxton, Georgia, Maxine 
(Jose) Cruz and Linda Benjamin both of Brooklyn, New 
York; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and 
friends. 
~ Order of Service ~ 
Pastor L. Perry McNeil ~ Presiding 
Processional 
Scripture 
Rev. Stanford Anderson 
Prayer 
Elder Charlie Lane 
Selection 
Deliverance Church Of God In Christ 
Words of Comfort 
Evangelist Martha Taylor 
Acknowledgements 
Obituary 
Alice Massey 
Selection 
Deliverance Church Of God In Christ 
Eulogy 
Rev. James Massey 
Reviewal 
Benediction 
Recessional 
Interment 
Historical Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetary 
The Family will receive friends in the church social hall 
immediately after service. 
^a[C6earers 
Anthony Freeman 
Howard fr. Taylor 
Clifton E. Jones 
ffCozuerSearers 
Cousins and Friends 
I'm 
Don't grieve for me, for now Fmfree 
I'm following the path God laid for me. 
I took His hand when I heard Him call, 
I turned my back and left it all. 
I could not stay another day. 
To laugh, to love, to work or play. 
Tasks left undone must stay that way, 
I found that place at the close of day. 
If my parting has left a void. 
Then fill it with remembered joy. 
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. 
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. 
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, 
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. 
My life's been full, I savored much. 
Good family and friends, good times, a loved one's touch. 
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. 
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. 
Lift up your heart and share with me, 
God wanted me now. He set me free. 
fid^ozuUdgetmnts 
The Benjamin Family wishes to thank each of you for your kind and 
beautiful expressions of sympathy. May God bless each of you in His 
loving way. 
The Benjamin Family 
Services Entrusted To: 
Moody's Funeral Home, 201 Church Street, Claxton, Georgia 30417 
Robert Freeman 
Frederick Carter 
Doblin Benjamin