James Richard Bench Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Richard Bench (Taft, California), born in Bakersfield, California, who passed away at the age of 74, on June 3, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Richard Bench to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Laura. He is survived by: his son Richard Bench; his stepson Andy Cooper; his siblings, Ellen Dillingham, Jeanette Melton, Jerald, Lee and Donald Bench; his wife Patti Bench; his daughter Laura Vega-Shugarts; his son-in-law Ken Shugarts; his stepson Israel (Tina Cooper); his siblings, Ervin (Donna), John (Alice Bench) and Sue Hester; his grandchildren, Andre, Jessica, Bailey Vega, Skyler Bench, Lucas and Kylee Cooper; his stepgrandchildren, Mallory Lloyd, Matthew and Andrew Phillips; and his great grandchildren, Markie, Edward, Andre Jr. and Daylen. He is also survived by Extended family includes many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as many dear friends.
