Ethan Cooper "Tripsy Fox" Benton

1997 - 2024

Ethan "Tripsy Fox" Cooper Benton ascended into his next life peacefully from his home on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 27. He was born on January 24, 1997. He lives on through his father, Thomas Hart Benton as well as his mother, Bridget Lotz Benton. He is also survived by his oldest brother, Trevor Hart Benton, his twin sister, Amanda Justine Benton and his youngest brother, Christian Michael Ricks Benton. Ethan was born in Baton Rouge, raised on the Westbank and lived throughout the greater New Orleans area. He was very creative and enjoyed dancing, flow arts, ninjutsu, drawing and art, modern dance music and making jewelry (crystal wraps, etc.). He will be remembered for spreading love and kindness and will be greatly missed. "When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind." Services will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, LA on Monday evening, August 26, 2024. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 7:00 pm. To help defray expenses, please consider a contribution to https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ethans-funeral-expenses. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com.