Thomas J. Benchley Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas J. Benchley of Evart, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 10, 2024 at the age of 77. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas J. Benchley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Benchley and Mildred Benchley; and his siblings-in-law, Dr. Kuno Hammerburg, Kent Boyd, Kenneth Cameron, Richard Collins, Nellie Benchley, Vivian Benchley and Dorothy Benchley.
He is survived by: his daughter Tammy Marie Gladwin; his son-in-law Kirk Gladwin; his grandchildren, Lance Thomas Benchley and Scarlett Benchley; his great grandchildren, Athena and Shiloh; his stepson Randy Artlip; his siblings, Revey Benchley (Margo), Kenneth (Cherrie), Barbara Jean Boyd of Houston Texas, Dorothy Cameron of Coleman and Delorse Collins of Hubbard Lake; his sisters-in-law, Barbara Benchley, Virginia Benchley, Donna Benchley, Joyce Benchley and Jean Benchley; and his siblings, Miles Benchley, Lois Hammerburg, Floyd Benchley, Marvin Benchley, Robert Benchley, Donald Benchley, Elmer Benchley, Daniel Benchley, Paul Benchley and Bernard Benchley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
