Leslie Benjamin DeGarmo Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-03T14:00:00
End: 2025-05-03T17:00:00
Location: Bobcean Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leslie Benjamin DeGarmo of Southgate, Michigan, who passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leslie Benjamin DeGarmo to show support.

As Leslie Benjamin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Leslie Benjamin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Leslie Benjamin leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Reuben DeGarmo and Joyce Evelyn DeGarmo (Strong); and his wife Alvira Jean DeGarmo. He is survived by: his daughters, Valarie DeGarmo and Kristine Mills (Nicholas); his grandchildren, Victor Szabo and Lillian Szabo; and his siblings, James DeGarmo (Lottie) and Sheila Ratliff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home

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May 4, 2025

R C wrote a sympathy message

“To the family of Les; I am so sorry for your loss of your father, grandfather and brother; I am praying for you all during this difficult time. May God comfort you in your sorrow. Love to all, Roberta (DeGarmo) Corner Sun City West Arizona”

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