Roebuck, SC – Thomas Franklin “Frank” Benedict, 85, passed away July 18, 2010 in Greenville, SC.
Born in Spartanburg, Mr. Benedict was a son of the late Delouie and Sallie A. Wall Benedict and the husband of 58 years to the late Eleanor Ayers Benedict. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he served with the Seabees in Europe and Asia and was a member of VFW Post 9539. Mr. Benedict worked in the finance business in Spartanburg for 11 years prior to joining the S.C. Board of Bank Control, Consumer Affairs Division as an investigator and examiner from which he retired after 29 years.
Mr. Benedict is survived by a daughter, Frances B. Ashley of Greenville, and two sons, Jimmy Benedict of Spartanburg and Tommy Benedict, and his wife Betty of Simpsonville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. in Dunbar Funeral Chapel, conducted by Revered Joe Burnett. Burial will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens.
In remembrance of Mr. Benedict, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or to National Kidney Foundation South Carolina Region, 500 Taylor St Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29201-3000.
8 Condolences
Frances, Tommy, and Jimmy:
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your families.
The words of a song now come to mind…the circle is now unbroken…in the sky, Lord, in the sky .
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please be comforted by the words of Jesus found at John 5:28 that reads….”Marvel not at this, for the hour is coming when all that are in the graves shall hear his voice and come forth.”
Very sad to hear of the passing of a great father and grandfather. Frank was a special man with a sweet spirit. Our prayers are with your family.
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Frank and please know that even though we don’t see you we love you all and may God be with you in the next few days and weeks to help you get through this. May you all know we are with you in love and spirit. Now we all have lost all the siblings.
Frances we can thank God for taking you Dad home to be with him. You will be in my prayers at this time and may you find peace knowing God is in control. In Christian love,Ann Henson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jimmy and your family.
Dear Frances, Tommy & Jimmy: Bill and I are sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know you are in our prayers. God bless you and your family. May His comfort and healing be with you.
Love in Christ,
Toya and Bill
July 19, 2010
To the family , I was so sad to read of Mr Benedicts death , I simply adored him, I had a patient I sat with some at NHC and I got to know him so well , he would always look forward to us sitting around the table and singing old gospel songs. I have been back to visit him about 3 times after my patient had left NHC ……he had been moved to another room . He was a precious man and he had a great support system from his family .
All my love and respect !!
Rosevelyn B. Cooper
Mr Benedict called me Rose