Robert Harlow Benedict Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Robert Harlow Benedict Jr. of Chelsea, Michigan, departing on October 27, 2025 at the age of 96. Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Robert Harlow and Opal Sarah Benedict, Sr. (Seeber); his former spouse Gaynor F. Tomlinson; and his wife Carol Ann Young. He is survived by: his children, Bruce Young (Sue) of San Antonio, Robert Benedict III (Carol) of Chelsea, Michal Ann Enders (Bob) of Middleville, Sandra Lantis (Joseph) of Chelsea and Susan Young-Markey (Bryan) of Prescott, Arizona; his grandchildren, Tom Leedy (Ashleigh), Sarah Hardy (Justin), Nathan Enders, David Young (Summer), Christina Young, Dr. Valerie Benedict, Brian Lantis, Jason Lantis (Bekah), Sarah Kruzel (Danny), Peter Markey and Luke Markey; and his sister June Warren (Clare). He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea First United Methodist Church at https://chelseaumc.org or the Rafiki Foundation at https://rafikifoundation.org.
