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Bradley Benjamin Obituary
Bradley was born Dec. 30, 1970, in Centralia, the son of Donald and Shirley (Bierman) Benjamin. He married Michelle M. Williams in Mitchell, Ind., on Aug. 5, 2006, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Benjamin is survived by his father, Donald; daughters, Mikaela Benjamin of Centralia and Olivia Powers of Wisconsin; five brothers, Danny Benjamin of Centralia, Gary Benjamin of Salem, Kenny Benjamin of Walnut Hill, Tracy Spencer and Jason Spencer, both of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Penny Knepp of Centralia and Nora Daugherty of Kinmundy; also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents.
Bradley was a self-employed photographer and taught photography at Kaskaskia College. He lived the last three and a half years in Christopher, before that he was a longtime area resident.
He was a member of First Christian Church in Christopher; he was a past president of Light & Lens Photography Club in Centralia and President of Alps Photography Club in Marion. He was also an organ donor.
Mr. Benjamin served in the U.S. Marines from 1989 until 1993 and served in Desert Storm.
After cremation, a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia, with Kevin Bonifacius officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Benjamin family and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mikaela Benjamin
June 12, 2011
I miss you dad!
Susan Sloat
June 12, 2011
Brad had a great sense of humor. I remember when he brought his photography equipment over to take pictures of my daycare kids several years back. He had talent and I think his best accomplishment to this world was his daughter, Mikki.
Nena Minor
June 8, 2011
Thank you Brad for giving me the most precious gift I've ever received. our wonderful daughter, Mikki. We both miss you so much. Love, Nena
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