BENJAMIN BEHNKEN Jr.

BEHNKEN, JR. Funeral services for Benjamin Thomas Behnken, Jr., 96, will be held 2PM Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the chapel at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL with Dr. Bob Bole officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Behnken served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired with over 20 years of dedicated service and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. Benjamin graduated from J. U. University with a bachelors degree. He also was employed with the Auditor Generals office with the State of Florida and retired with over 30 years of devoted service. Mr. Behnken is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mildred Behnken; two sons, Benjamin Thomas Behnken, III and his wife Maria, and James Edward Behnken and his wife Emma; daughter, Catherine Ann McIntosh and her husband Rick; brother, Johnny; sister, Margaret; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday prior to the service from 1PM-2PM at the funeral home. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com