Jay Benson

May 16, 1944 - Jan. 5, 2013

NEW PARIS - Jay Benson, 68, of New Paris died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.

He was born May 16, 1944, in Peoria, Ill., to John C. and Mary C. (Wells) Benson.

He married Victoria Goodman at Winona Lake on Oct. 28, 1967. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey C. (Dana) Benson of Aurora, Ill.; three grandchildren; and three brothers, Dale (Barb) Benson of Indianapolis, Paul (Barbara) Benson of Anacortes, Wash., and Dan (Kathy) Benson of Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a former president of World Missionary Press.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at LifePoint Church, Goshen, with Pastor Troy Scott officiating.

Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to World Missionary Press.


Memories and Condolences

Phil & Sue Neff Neff, Goshen, IN

You have been in our prayers. May God comfort and provide all your needs. We were blessed to have worked with Jay on the Mission Comm. at 1st Church of God for several years. We appreciate his wit and wisdom and committment to the Lord and for reaching the world for Christ. He will be missed.

Dave and Linda Peterson, Elkhart, IN

Dear Vicky and Jeff, Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family during this time of loss.

Doug and Alice Archer, South Bend, IN

Many thoughts and prayers being sent from us to wife Vicky, son Jeff and family with fond memories of childhood moments our children shared and the blessings of having had, for a brief time, such good neighbors next door to us.

NORM & LINDA AMSTUTZ, NEW PARIS, IN

Heaven's Gates opened wide when our friend, neighbor, and a former boss, Jay Benson, of World Missionary Press entered his Eternal Rest. Up until his Home-Going, Jay was seeking opportunities to Spread God's Word among the spiritually suffering masses world-wide-- a life centered on leading others to Jesus Christ! You are at rest, Jay, in God's tender arms now, as HE says, "Well done though good and faithful servant!" AMEN & AMEN!!!