We bid farewell to Thomas James Benchley age 77 of Evart. Born September 14,1946 and departed from this world on August 10, 2024. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts. To commemorate his remarkable life and the memories we cherish, a service will be held at the Brown Corners Church in Clare, Michigan on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jeremiah Ketchum officiating. Burial will take place at 3:00 pm in the Warren Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson Wyman Funeral Home, August 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
We welcome all who knew him to join us in celebrating the life of a man who was loved deeply and will be missed.
He was a man of immense humor and cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for family, playing checkers, telling jokes and his unwavering spirit will forever be remembered.
He is survived by his Daughter, Tammy Marie Gladwin and Son in Law Kirk Gladwin his Grandchildren Lance Thomas Benchley and Scarlett Benchley, his Great Grandchildren Athena and Shiloh, His Step Son Randy Artlip, Brothers: Revey (Margo) Benchley, Kenneth (Cherrie) Benchley AND Sisters: Barbara Jean Boyd of Houston Texas, Dorothy Cameron of Coleman, Michigan, Delorse Collins of Hubbard Lake, Michigan, Sister-in-laws: Barbara Benchley, Virginia Benchley, Donna Benchley, Joyce Benchley, Jean Benchley, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins who will all continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Thomas James Benchley was number 15 of 16 children. Proceeded in death and reunited with his Parents Kenneth & Mildred Benchley and brothers and sisters:
Miles Benchley, Lois Hammerburg, Floyd Benchley, Marvin Benchley, Robert Benchley, Donald Benchley, Elmer Benchley, Daniel Benchley, Paul Benchley, Bernard Benchley. Thomas was also predeceased by brother-in-laws: Dr. Kuno Hammerburg, Kent Boyd, Kenneth Cameron, Richard Collins and sister-in-laws: Nellie Benchley, Vivian Benchley and Dorothy Benchley.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com
