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James Benn Obituary

James Arthur Benn, Sr. COLUMBIA- The homegoing service for James Arthur Benn, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia) with burial Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6-7:00 p.m. James was born in Courtland, VA to the late Jody McKinley Benn, Sr. and Corrine Naomi Benn. He passed away on April 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 76. Serving nearly 30 years in the United States Army, Mr. Benn was a highly decorated Army veteran. He was the owner and founder of Grace Veterans Foundation, a non-profit organization established to assist veterans. Mr. Benn is survived by his wife, Eras Elizabeth Benn, and their two children, Keishia (Ben) Cooper and Disha (Kenneth) Benn-Peay; four children from his previous marriage; Terri (Michael Sr.) Benson, James (Valerie) Benn, Jr., Deveronette Benn and Anthony (Brenda) Benn; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a special niece, Putiona Lige'; and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jody and Corrine Benn; sister, Cora Lee Gibson; and brother, Joseph Cooper Benn. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

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Published by The State on May 1, 2014.

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Mario Metz

May 2, 2014

I would like to give my condolences to my family,

The Bryant and White Family

May 2, 2014

Praying that the LORD gives everyone in your family peace during this trying time of their loss.

Bible Way Church Family

May 2, 2014

We pray that in this time of loss,
You'll feel God's love much more
And that you'll find your comfort
In the presence of the Lord
We pray God pours upon you,
His sweet amazing grace
And overflow your heart with peace
As you live in His embrace.

perez benn

May 1, 2014

May this light from this candle be reminder of God light and love

perez benn

May 1, 2014

Rest in peace may God welcome you home you had fought a good fight you have finish your course we will always remember you in our heart . Love always from your nieces nepfews and cousins

Shaniece Benn-Howze

May 1, 2014

Rest in peace Uncle James??

Bob V. Burrell I

May 1, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Greta Robinson

May 1, 2014

Ben...you was truly a good man and a very special friend to marcus and myself...you would be missed...love always Greta and Marcus

Anthony L. Hames

May 1, 2014

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.
- Indian Proverb

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