Mr. Glenn Lawrence Benzing

Dear Family of Glenn, I am so sorry to read of Glenn's passing. What a shock to learn that he was in that terrible wreck on 1-85. I was on the way home from a Greenville hospital in a transport vehicle that day [had a 10 hour back surgery on June 19th.] when the driver took a detour because of the wreck.
I have a lot of dear memories of your family when we were neighbors there on Fairway court, in Hamilton, Ohio, especially of the times spent with your dear mother. I think Glenn was just in Junior High, or grade school when we moved there. Had we realized when the service was, Rick would have come to see all of you. He is now living in Anderson, as are Maribeth and Kristin. I would love to have an update as to your lives, if possible. I was very much impressed with all Glenn had accomplished, and was so well thought of. My daughter Kris's friend's husband worked with Glenn and spoke highly of him.
Please know I send my sincere condolence,even tho I know I am late contacting you. Mary Jo Schawe

To Glenn's family and brothers and their families: I haven't seen Glenn for a few years since he left Fairfield to go back to South Carolina where he started his adult life. Glenn and I go back to the days of Adams Elementary and Harding Jr High and Taft High School in Hamilton. I left the area end of my sophomore year due to my dad returning to rural farm life. I miss my Hamilton friends, especially Glenn. He was a mentor to me before I even knew the word's meaning. Always helping me understand things that I didn't quite pickup on from the teacher. The cool thing about Glenn was you didn't have to ask him-he already knew your didn't quite catch something being taught like the time I struggled 10th grade Geometry. He sat in front of me and just turned around and before you knew it he had me figuring it out.
Always a selfless, caring person and very funny. I don't think I ever saw him frown. From stories he told about exploring creeks up and around the Fairways Hills area off New London Road to watching him get his front teeth chipped in Phys Ed class, I got to know Glenn well. I only wish I had the presence of mind to stay in touch. He was a very good soul. If it wasn't for his brother Bruce I wouldn't have kept up with what Glenn was accomplishing in life. My prayers and heart sympathies go out to you all because he did love his family (especially his brothers) and I know he has left a hole where he was in the family. Godspeed Glenn and one day we shall meet again. Dennis Sasser, Fairfield, Ohio

I loved working with Glenn. He was a great boss and coworker. Always willing to help in any way. I will miss Glenn. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Will miss you my friend! You were one of a kind. Will always have a special place in my heart for you!

We sure miss you Glenn. We are blessed to have known you as our neighbor. You inspired all of us in many ways. You made us feel welcome since the first day we moved in and you made us mint brownies. We were lucky enough to get to try many of your famous baked treats...raisin bars, oatmeal cookies, etc... Most importantly, you invested time into our 3 boys, and we are so grateful. Teaching them lacrosse, a love of biking, staying active and showing a hard worker. You inspired them in ways you may not have even known. To have a neighbor that loved our boys is priceless. You've left a piece of you in many lives through your years. Praying that can be carried on through the lives of your sons as well.

We will certainly miss our kind and humble neighbor, Glenn! You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Kim Stephens

Rest in Peace my friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenn's family and friends and asking God to bring His grace and peace during this very sad time. Glenn will be a truly great Guardian Angel to all those he loved as he was while he was with each of you. May God surround this family with hugs, love and peace. Kathy Cobb, Cathy Nelson's sister-in-law.

May God's grace be with Glenn and his family. I'm truly grateful for the smiles, kindness and great tasting treats that lasted in my thoughts well beyond the rest stops.

I know Glenn through Easley FUMC. I met Glenn as he started donating desserts to our bake-off fundraisers. He would swoop in with 3 or 4 desserts and disappear, not staying for the festivities. He would usually garner the most votes, but winners had to be present so he didn’t officially win until our last bake-off before COVID. We talked Glenn into staying so he could receive his well-deserved accolades. He wasn’t one for that kind of thing and it’s why he hadn’t stayed in the past. Well, he won the top 2 or 3 places, but we only gave him one trophy to be fair to other entrants. Glenn was such a gentle, kind soul. He will be greatly missed by me and the folks at EFUMC.

My heart is broken for Glenn's family. I pray for the Lord to be in every heart that is hurting! I know that Glenn is in Heaven with lots of family! So, Rest In Peace! Mary Jane Barnes, Cathy Nelson's sister-in-law!

RIP

Thank you for all the smiles and making the ride so pleasant. Will miss seeing you at Tour de Tugaloo.

Sorry for the family's loss! My condolences for the whole family. Especially the ones I know Bruce and Joann and their children. I never met Glenn wish I could have and know you all have a great family and Glenn sounded well achieved. GODSPEED!

I wish I had been able to have more rides with you. I send my deepest sympathy to the family.

I unfortunately we never able to meet Glenn, but know he was truly a great man by how good and wonderful his son Brandon is. It is truly a loss to everyone, but it is solemnly hopeful to know that his legacy will live on in his family. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart sank when I learned the news of Glenn. We had been great friends since kindergarten and thru college years. Unfortunately we lost track of each other shortly after college and my entering the Army, until our 45th HS class reunion. We reminisced about what fine competitors we were in our youth, whether running, golfing (I was horrible) and even playing a little lacrosse together. It was so great to reconnect and making plans for future visits. I cycled but was not into mountain biking but told him that I'd give it try with him. Unfortunately we will have to do it in the next world. I had the sad duty to inform our class of his passing. Glenn didn't participate on Facebook but do know that on our class high school FB page, the tributes and prayers for Glenn and family are almost too numerous to count in less than 2 hours. I hope the prayers are comforting. Do know that I will dedicate my next ultramarathon run (when one is permitted) to honor Glenn. I salute my friend Glenn.

Rest in Peace my old friend. I was very glad to have visited with you in Hamilton last summer at our class reunion. Prayers to his family.

My wife Raylene and I will miss Glenn. I had the privilege of cycling many miles with him. He was a very special person. We send condolences to the family

Glenn was a very good man and he will be missed very much. I pray that God provides peace and comfort to his family.
A brother in Christ,
J. Kyle Sander

Praying for continued strength, peace & comfort for all of you as you face the days ahead. Glenn will be tremendously missed.

Dear Brandon, Travis and families, I didn't know Glen, personally, but I did know him through Elle , and you, Brandon. I knew wonderful things about how he loved biking and hiking and doing things with his sons. My heart goes out to all of you. I'm here if you need me. Love and prayers for all.

Glenn was one of the very nicest people I ever knew. I wish I'd had the opportunity to spend more time with him. Rest in peace!

Rest in peace gentle soul.

Glenn was a fantastic person, one of the nicest I've ever met. I had a chance to meet him in the early 2000's when I was a board member for the Electric City Cycling Club, and we had a chance to reconnect after I moved back from Georgia to work at Trek Bicycle Store of Greenville. Glenn was a great man, and will be missed. I wish nothing but my best to the family during this tough time.

Glenn was a very special man, a gentle soul . Glenn was a very intelligent engineer and was always willing to help mentor others which showed me he had a teaching heart.
Always a true gentleman and a great friend.
The family will be in my prayers, I know this is a sad and terrible loss , but thankful for great memories and much love that I know he shared with you. God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.prayers

I knew Glen as one of the SAG people for the Tour de Tugalo (SAG stop #5). I was always impressed with his unfailing friendliness to the cyclists coming through, and of course, with the hundreds of baked goods he brought to the weekend. The mint brownies were my favorite. I have added a picture I took during one of those TdT events. Of course, Glen is in the background while cyclists are upfront, enjoying the goodies. Prayers rising for all of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Angela Sutton - former colleague of Beth in Raleigh NC

To know Glenn was to love him. Brandon did a wonderful job of keeping us informed and we thank him for what had to be a difficult thing to do. I'm sure Glenn is very proud of a task well done. We will miss him. (and his famous brownies).

To Brandon, Travis and all the family. My entire family is saddened by this horrible tragedy that has taken place and has taken Glenn from us. Glenn was a wonderful person in so many ways, He was my Boss for several years and was when I retired in March 2016. My wife Carolyn and I send our love and prayers to all of you. May you feel God's love and comfort as you go thru this difficult time in your life.

Mike and Tammy Stephens