Sunrise October 5, 1949 Sunset April 23,2013 Friday, Mav 3, 2013 11:00 A.M. W.H. Whitaker Memorial Chapel Metter, Georgia Reverend Warded Rawls, Jr., Officiating Interment: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Cemetery Bulloch County, Georgia Mr. Johnny Lee Benjamin was born October 5, 1949 in Claxton, Evans County, GA to James and Juanita Benjamin. He passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He received his formative education in the public school system of Evans County and graduated from Evans County High School. Upon graduation, he began working with the Walk In/Drive In and Claxton Manufacturing. He was a member of St. Christophers Catholic Church, Claxton, GA. In 1971, he met his sweetheart, Barbara Cobb, and they wed on December 23, 1973. Shortly after marriage, Johnny enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served there as a Fuel Specialist and retired after six years of service. He then returned to Georgia with his family and began working with the Head Start Food Service in Reidsville, GA. Later, he gained employment with Georgia State Prison as a corrections officer. He retired after 24 V2 years of service. Johnny was a simple man who enjoyed family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed telling stories of his time in the Air Force. He often spoke of his former job - working with the inmates and in the towers at the prison. His hobbies were old school cars (especially a 1967 Thunderbird), fishing, watching sports and telling time. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Stevie Benjamin. He leaves to cherish many fond and loving memories: his wife of 39 years, Barbara A. Benjamin, Waynesville, MO; one son and a daughter-in-law, Jonathan P. and Tanisha Benjamin, Waynesville, MO; one daughter, Olympia F. Benjamin, Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren, Whitney V. Benjamin, Porche R. Harmon, Obcsana A. Benjamin, Jonathan P. Benjamin, Jr., Jaymere T. Benjamin and Annyiah J. Benjamin; two great grandchildren, Shayera Benjamin and Schyler Wigg; five brothers, James Jr. (Maryland) Benjamin, Robert Benjamin, Barto (Vera) Benjamin, Larry Benjamin and Gregory Benjamin; four sisters, Jackqulin Montgomery, Catherine Benjamin-Grant, Carol (Hillard) Parker and Cordia (Ralphert) Parker; two aunts, Luretha Tillman and Nita B. Baker; his mother-in-law, Bertha M. Cobb; two brothers-in-law, Darin Cobb and Curtis (Anna) Cobb; five sisters-in-law, Frances (Olan) Strickland, Eddie M. (Calvin) Riley, Betty George, Mazie Mercer and Bernice Jordan and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. ^erouse Presiding.......Reverend Wardell Rawls, Jr. Processional Scripture....................Brother Olan Strickland Prayer...................Reverend Wardell Rawls, Jr. Poem..............................Ms. Tangie Harden Family Tribute.............Mr. Jonathan P. Benjamin Acknowledgements.........Whitaker Funeral Home Staff Solo.............................. Mr. Darrel Futch Eulogy...................Reverend Wardell Rawls, Jr. Viewing Recessional Georgia Department of Corrections Officers Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat upon a chair. Perhaps you sent us beautiful flowers, if so, we saw them there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever your part. Professional Services E R FUNERAL HOME Info 4254 Tel(^ _ _ , 3158 Elder Larry and Mrs. Brenda W. Gould, Owners/Operators