Eli E. Benedict Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2021, at the age of 98, Eli E. Benedict of Big Sandy, Texas, born in New Providence, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eli E. Benedict to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eli S. Benedict and Elizabeth Hostetter Benedict; and his siblings, Mary Shirk, Ethel Eckman, Caroline Hershey, Earl Benedict and John Benedict.
He is survived by: his wife Jean Benedict of Big Sandy; his children, Bruce Benedict (Donna) of Dallas, Sharon Stonesifer (David) of Baltimore, Donna Patillo of Tyler and Patti Hasten of Pasadena; and his stepchildren, Tony Shipman (Karen) of Gladewater, Timothy Shipman (Sue) of Pekin, Terry Shipman (Lori) of Big Sandy, Toby Shipman (Jean) of Hawkins, Daniel Shipman (Shamel) of Big Sandy, Camellia Crane (Matthew) of Borden and Kitty Crane (Walter) of Gladewater. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 22 step grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, numerous step great grandchildren.
