Larry Benzie's Obituary
Larry Benzie 7/5/1948-12/17/2020
Larry was born to parents Edward and MaryJane Benzie and fell asleep in death after a long hard fight with illness.
He is survived by many family and friends whom he loved very much including his loving wife of 22 years Peggy A. Benzie (Reagan).
He is also survived by his son, Larry Jr. (Nicole) from marriage to Diane (Ruddy). Son, Joe (Tammy), daughter Jenny (Mike) Dragony, from marriage to Brenda (Neace deceased).
Step children Dave (Tammy), Brian (Paula deceased), Joe (Nancy), Jeff, Mike Herbert, Michelle (Nick) Lyon.
Sister Linda (Ron deceased) Dorton, brothers-in-law Harry (Dorothy), Dan (Mary) Reagan, sister-in-law Elaine Overton (deceased). He was very happy to learn he was a Great Papa and is survived by 26 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He loved his many nieces and nephews as well. Childhood friend Jim (Georgeann) Arcuri, and Chuck (Traci) Flanders whom he thought of as a son and was always helping him when he wasn’t well. He spent many enjoyable years in the backyard pool, fishing, visiting Kalahari, Mohican, the zoo, nature center, going to school functions and taking road trips.
Everyone loved him for his generosity, practical jokes and sense of humor. He was always making us laugh and he still is with his memories. Larry loved his job of plumbing because, as he stated 'I feel like I'm helping someone'. He is now safe in Jehovah’s memory and we look forward to seeing him again when Jesus calls his name. From his study of the Bible, Larry was not afraid of dying but he knew he would just go to sleep. He looked forward to waking up in Paradise and helping to fulfill God’s original purpose - Revelation 21: 4.
Memorial Service January 30th at 3:00 PM on Zoom
Meeting ID: 754 254 7055
Passcode: 191418
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