Saturday, January 23,2021 
Qravedde Service 
Hbtoric M. fleoAont 'BaptUt Church Cemetery 
Ctaxton, Georgia 
2:00 m 
Sunrbe 
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January N, 2021 
VbUuary> 
Mr. Larry Benjamin of Leland, NC passed away on Thursday, 
January 14,2021 after a brief illness. Larry was born on August 12,1958 
to the late Rev. James Benjamin, Sr. and Mrs. Juanita Jones Benjamin 
both of Claxton, GA. He was a 1976 Honor Graduate of Claxton High 
School where he was a multisport athlete. After High School he attended 
North Georgia College, later transferring to Savannah Area Vocational- 
Technical School where he received a Degree in Civil Technology 
in September 1981. Larry received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University in 
April of 2005. Larry was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers 
where he retired after 36 years of service. At an early age he dedicated 
his life to Christ becoming a member of the St. John Missionary Baptist 
Church in Claxton, GA. In May of 2005 he became a member of the 
Hoopers Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Leland, NC under the 
leadership of Rev. Richard A. Joyner Pastor. He was a dedicated 
member of the Crystal Springs Lodge #793, P.H.A of Leland, NC where 
he achieved the rank of Past Master. He was a member of the Mosaic 
Chapter #9 serving as Past Excellent High Priest. Other organizations 
of distinction include King Saul #6 Royal and Select Masters, Herbert 
Bell Shaw #18 Knights Templar, Noble of Habib Temple #159 and a 
member of the Wilmington Consistory. His hobbies included driving 
his Corvette and becoming a licensed helicopter pilot, which became 
one of his proudest achievements. 
Larry married Janet Witter and from this union had 2 daughters: 
Ms. Natica Benjamin (son, Malachi Saunders) of Savannah, GA; 
Mrs. Tiana Williams (daughter, Talaiceia Roberts) of Midway, GA. 
He later married Lucretia Bedard and they became parents to Ms. 
Briana Benjamin (son, Juliano Benjamin) of Wilmington, NC, and 
Mr. Trevor Benjamin of Port Sam Houston-Joint Base, San Antonio, 
TX. Stepdaughter Mrs. Nicole Davis (Emanuel); her sons are Warren 
Davis and Donovan Pearson. In 2005 he married Maria Rios (stepsons, 
Jorge Rios and Felipe Rios). He is preceded in death by three brothers: 
Mr. Johnny Lee Benjamin (Barbara Ann), Mr. Stevenson Benjamin 
(Brenda), and Mr. Robert Emory Benjamin. He leaves the following 
loved ones behind to treasure his life and love. Three brothers: Mr. 
James Benjamin Jr. (Marilyn) of Orlando, EL; Deacon Barto Benjamin 
(Vera) of Hinesville, GA; and Mr. Gregory Benjamin of Stockbridge, 
GA. Four loving sisters: Ms. Jackie Benjamin of Claxton, GA; Ms. 
Catherine B. Grant of Saint Marys, GA; Mrs. Carol B. Parker (Hillard) 
of Hampton, GA; Mrs. Juanita C. Parker (Radford) of Albany, Georgia. 
Three aunts: Mrs. Luretha Tillman and Mrs. Nita Bell Baker both of 
Claxton, GA; and Mrs. Thelma Jones of Dublin, GA. He also leaves 
many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, other 
relatives and friends. 
S(tfely,Home 
by Unknown 
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; 
Oh, so happy and so bright! 
There is perfect joy and beauty 
In this everlasting light. 
All the pain and grief is over. 
Every restless tossing passed; 
I am now at peace forever. 
Safely home in Heaven at last. 
Did you wonder I so calmly 
Trod the valley of the shade? 
Oh! but Jesus love illumined 
Every dark and fearful glade. 
And He came Himself to meet me 
In that way so hard to tread; 
And with Jesus arm to lean on. 
Could I have one doubt or dread? 
Then you must not grieve so sorely, 
Eor I love you dearly still; 
Try to look beyond earths shadows. 
Pray to trust our Eathers Will. 
There is work still waiting for you. 
So you must not idly stand; 
Do it now, while life remaineth  
You shall rest in Jesus land. 
When that work is all completed. 
He will gently call you Home; 
Oh, the rapture of that meeting. 
Oh, the joy to see you come! 
Vrder cf Service 
Rev. Dr. Donell Benjamin - Presiding 
Prayer Of Comfort.....................Deacon Barry Baker 
Solo..............................Mrs. Deanna Benjamin 
Scriptures 
Old Testament..................Rev. Dr. Tony Benjamin 
New Testament..................Rev. Dewayne Tillman 
Reflections...............Family, Friend And Co-Workers 
(3 Minutes Please) 
Solo..................................Ms. Jessell Morrell 
Eulogy..........................Rev. Dr. Donell Benjamin 
Committal Ceremony 
Recesssional 
Honorary. faUbearer\ 
Claxton High School Class of 1976 
iIcknowledgmenU 
We, the family of the late Mr. Larry Benjamin would like to 
thank everyone for all acts of kindness and sympathy that have 
been expressed to us during this most difficult time. There are 
no words sufficient to express our appreciation and we pray 
that God will watch over and bless each of you. 
Internment: 
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 
1268 Mt. Pleasant Road Claxton, GA 30417 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
Claxton, Georgia 
912.739.2658