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1948

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2014

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Roosevelt Benjamin Obituary

Benjamin, Roosevelt Wake: 7-9 p.m. Friday 05/16/14. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday 05/17/14. Both services at Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, Texas. A retired Dallas Police officer, Army Veteran-Purple Heart recipient. A Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle.

Published by Dallas Morning News on May 16, 2014.
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Even though time has healed the pain of your transitioning from this earth, you have forever blessed us with wonderful memories and have remained in our hearts.

Brenda Clayton

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May 10, 2020

You will Forever be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Kim Harper

August 14, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. You will truly be missed here at Baylor Advance Imaging. I will treasure all the Louisian cooking lessons that you gave me.

Vontella Stewart

May 21, 2014

Brother, Buzz -- To God be the glory, great things He hath done. Rest in Peace! You gave me something special and I never got to say thank you. But, every time I hear Buckwheat Zydeco, your spirit and mine will be forever connected.

ted williams

May 20, 2014

Heaven has received a wonderful man so full of life . Thanks for sharing him with us Lord. Fly high with the angels dear friend.

Donna Spain

May 17, 2014

Glad to have shared such good times with an amazing man, coach, mentor ,father figure! He's an honest man who did all the work he knows how to do for his Family. Your appreciated by so many and made quite an impact in my life. I thank you for all the knowledge,wisdom, and love you've given me....
See ya Soon Buzz. I love You coach.

Jeremi Davis

May 17, 2014

So very thankful to have experienced such a wonderful man. Very sorry to hear of his death and pray to God to keep you and your family in His Hands.

Brenda Clayton

May 17, 2014

Earth has no sorrow Heaven can not heal. Even when we are weak God is still our strength. My prayers are with your family. LaJuan Sansom DART Bus Dispatch

May 17, 2014

May the Lord bless you Mrs.Loretta.Look to the hills all your help come from the Lord.We are praying for you and your family in these times.Dallas Area Rapid Transit(Dart)Transit Police & Bus Dispatch.

Annette LeVine

May 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Teresa Green

May 16, 2014

My thoughts and payers are with the Benjamin family. Buzz had a wonderful spirit and always shared thoughtful words of wisdom and encouragement. Thanks for sharing him with us. Love always his Sams Club 8248 Family

Yvonne Bryant

May 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to you Wanda and Jason. I knew him as Coach Buzz. He was a great coach to my son and many others who played for the Mustangs. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Please Lord be with all of the family and friends as they say goodbye to a great man. God bless you all.

Laurie Ortiz

May 16, 2014

From the Hunt Oil Employee Family. Our thoughts
and prayers are with Buzz and his wife and family.

- Gamaliel Terry (Mesquite, TX.)

Gamaliel Terry

May 16, 2014

So sorry to hears of Benjamin's passing; my thoughts are prayers are with his family.

Maxie Bishop

May 16, 2014

Buzz Benjamin was one of a kind. I had the privilege of working along side him during by brief tenor with the Dallas Police Department. He was loved dearly by so many and will be deeply missed.My prayers are with his wife,son, and remaining family members. Thanks Mr. Benjamin for gracing us with your presence on this side of eternity. We know you are in a better place and heaven indeed a richer place because of your presence. God Bless and goodnight dear friend until we meet again.

Gerald Williams

May 16, 2014

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