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KING, Benjamin Fagan "Benjy" 58, passed away on September 20, 2012, as the result of an accident in New York City. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Betty Jane and B. Eugene King. He moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of four with his parents and two sisters and graduated from Plantation High School. He was a world renowned musician and extraordinary piano player. We are getting calls from around the world. In addition to his parents, Benjy is survived by his sisters, Tomii King Wysong and Tracy King Gomez. Benjy's funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle, Ohio. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Gary
September 6, 2025
RIP Benjy!
Gary
September 6, 2025
This came out of nowhere and shocked many back when it happened, he was so good at what he did and had an excellent attitude towards what happened to him and Scandal back in the early 1980s, and am glad he and the band made up. I am late to this, but he is still missed by his fans! R.I.P. Benjy you will always be missed!
Chris Kleinsak-Fetterhoff
September 16, 2024
Benjie was such a sweetheart. He was so nice to everyone I always loved when the group was around, My sister and I always went to see them when Benjie was with them. Rest in Peace Benji My sister Sis is with you too.
KC
June 4, 2024
So loved your music. RIP and keep on singing and playing your music with all the great ones in heaven.
CHRIS F.
September 16, 2023
Benjy was great in the oldies band we loved watching him play. so talented. we miss you Benjy REST IN PEACE. CHRIS F.
Cindy Glass
October 4, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Benjy's tragic passing. He was such a dear guy growing up. He took Nannette and I to my first ever rock concert in Florida when I was 14...and I still ask about him whenever Netto and I get together.
Sis Pennsylvania
September 26, 2012
Rest in peace Benjy. You lit up the lives of so many with your music. Now you will be singing with the angels. Godspeed friend.
David Leonard
September 25, 2012
Sleep well, Benjy, and Godspeed. We all miss you, so much, already. Prayers and healing strength continue to your heartbroken family.
skip mahler
September 24, 2012
I played with Benjy in the late 70's, and have watched his career unfold since then. His enthusiasm and personality will not be matched easily. My condolences to his family and friends.
CHRIS KLEINSAK-FETTERHOFF
September 24, 2012
I AM VERY DEVASTATED AND SHOCKED ABOUT BENJY'S SUDDEN PASSING. HE'S BEEN A LONG TIME FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS A VERY TALENTED MAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY. RIP BENJY AND I MISS YOU.. LUV YOU!!!
September 24, 2012
I WAS DEVASTATED TO HEAR OF BENJY'S TRAGIC PASSING. HE'S BEEN A LONG TIME FRIEND FOR MANY ,MANY YEARS. I WILL MISS HIM . MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
SINCERELY,
SIS KLEINSAK
Roger Nourse
September 23, 2012
Benjii was a cousin to my late wife Patty...He spent some weekends with us as a young boy-we followed his career and went to a concert in Cols, Oh-He was and is loved by many-sympathies to Gen and Betty and family-Roger Nourse
Gina
September 22, 2012
Benjy was my long time friend and I am devastated and shocked at his death. I MISS YOU BENJY. REST IN PEACE ! I LOVE YOU !
September 22, 2012
We are sorry to learn of the sudden loss of Benjy. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Sincerely,
Craig and Pat Kastelnik
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