George Theodore Benward
Died: Mar 20, 2013
George "Ted" Benward, "Benny" 64, of Hackettstown, NJ died on March 20, 2013 at the home of his niece, Bonnie and Don Elston of Hackettstown, NJ. George was born in Newton, NJ on December 18, 1948. He was predeceased by his parents, the late George and Charlotte (Hill) Benward.
George was raised in Belle Mead, NJ and lived in Uniontown, Pennsylvania before moving to Hackettstown, NJ where he lived for the past 5 years. George was self-employed in the construction field both in Uniontown, PA and Belle Mead, NJ. He also was employed at Higgins Chrysler Garage in Belle Mead and was a Past Officer with the Montgomery Township Fire Department in Belle Mead. He proudly served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.
George was a Leity member of the Drakestown Methodist Church; he was currently involved in Hospice and Clergy Studies and was soon to receive his Divinity Degree to become a Pastor of the United Methodist Church of North America; also a member and President of the Trustees; member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Association; member of the Veterans of Foreign War in Belvidere and the Warren County Veterans Association.
He is survived by his companion, Patricia Crist; two daughters, Renee Lynn Benward and Danielle Ruth Benward; a son, Theodore George Benward; two sisters, Shirley Young and her husband Dale, Hackettstown, NJ and Donna Lamonaco, Belvidere, NJ; three grandchildren, Angaleigh, Keith Jr. and Shane.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Drakestown Methodist Church, 6 Church Road, Drakestown, NJ
Interment will be in Pequest Union Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are by the Cochran Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com
George was raised in Belle Mead, NJ and lived in Uniontown, Pennsylvania before moving to Hackettstown, NJ where he lived for the past 5 years. George was self-employed in the construction field both in Uniontown, PA and Belle Mead, NJ. He also was employed at Higgins Chrysler Garage in Belle Mead and was a Past Officer with the Montgomery Township Fire Department in Belle Mead. He proudly served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.
George was a Leity member of the Drakestown Methodist Church; he was currently involved in Hospice and Clergy Studies and was soon to receive his Divinity Degree to become a Pastor of the United Methodist Church of North America; also a member and President of the Trustees; member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Association; member of the Veterans of Foreign War in Belvidere and the Warren County Veterans Association.
He is survived by his companion, Patricia Crist; two daughters, Renee Lynn Benward and Danielle Ruth Benward; a son, Theodore George Benward; two sisters, Shirley Young and her husband Dale, Hackettstown, NJ and Donna Lamonaco, Belvidere, NJ; three grandchildren, Angaleigh, Keith Jr. and Shane.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Drakestown Methodist Church, 6 Church Road, Drakestown, NJ
Interment will be in Pequest Union Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are by the Cochran Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Joe & Judy Budzinski
#8
March 22nd, 2013 5:08 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers will be with you
in this sad hour.
Joe & Judy
Rev. Barry W. Wehrle
#7
March 22nd, 2013 10:16 am
Ted was a faithful member of Skylands Walk to Emmaus and was an "ambassador" for his church and the United Methodist Homes of NJ. He served well in both places. Best of all, he was a follower of Jesus in this world and now has his permanent home in heaven. I am grateful to have known him and thankful that he chose to serve his Lord so selflessly. May the Lord bless and keep his family and friends in this difficult hour.
Mary Wolff
#6
March 22nd, 2013 7:48 am
Ted was one of those special people that you meet once in a lifetime.You knew he had the heart of Jesus the minute you met him and I will miss him. I served many Emmaus meals with Ted and loved spending time with him.He was a true disciple in so many ways. I know he is at peace in the arms of Jesus, and pray the family will find comfort in that.
Richard Barry
#5
March 21st, 2013 4:17 pm
I only knew George for a few years. He was a proud Veteran and he wanted to show support to other Veterans. He joined Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter 3, a POW/MIA awareness and Veterans support Organization, to support his fellow Veterans. He was a gentle quiet man but whenever we had a function I would turn around and there he was, helping. I'm sorry he had to leave, but from all of us, "God speed George"
Gary Makus
#4
March 21st, 2013 8:49 am
Ted would do anything to help anybody. Our family loves Ted. We know he is in a better place. Peace and Blessings to all who knew Ted.
Paul & Robin Wallace Delray Beach, Florida
#3
March 20th, 2013 7:56 pm
Robin & I are very saddened to hear of Mr. Benward's passing, and wish we could be there to pay our respects.
May God comfort you, and may He bless you all during this time of mourning.
Paul & Robin
ken griffin SWTE 38
#2
March 20th, 2013 4:23 pm
Although I never had the chance to Meet George I know that he has truly gone before us and now rests in peace with his God and maker. We who are left behind are sadden as a result of our loss but one day there willl be a grand re union in heaven. On that day we will see George once again but he will be in his glorified body.
Beth Miles
#1
March 20th, 2013 3:21 pm
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Don and Beth Miles
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