Thomas Edward Bench Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas Edward Bench (Trotwood, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 86, on October 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Edward Bench to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Edward and Virginia Bench (Smelker); his former wife Sharon Bench (Speelman); and his daughter Chara Ann Bench. He is survived by: his siblings, Paul Bench of Florida, Martha Meeks (Bench) of Trotwood and Barbara Fiant of Pleasant Hill; his wife Sandy Bench (Bell) of Trotwood; his children, Miriam Smith (Shon) of Kettering, Micah Bench (Maura) of Brookville, Rebecca Sanford (DaJuan) of Englewood, Tim Bench (Beth) of Brookville, Julia Denlinger (Derek) of Columbus, Philip Edward Bench (Heather) of Kettering, Becky Roark (Bill) and Carolina; his grandchildren, Claira, Ethan, Jackson Bench, Noelle, Simon Bench, Kymani, Jayla Sanford, Cara, Jonathan Denlinger, Anna, Asher, Sam (Emily), Jacob Edward Bench (Katie), Haylea McCoy (Shane) and Hillary Crawford (Morgan); and his great grandchildren, Graham, Josephine and Eleanor Bench.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International – sharing God's Word around the world, Brunner Literacy Center – supporting the gift of literacy for others, and Hospice of Dayton – honoring patients and caring for families with tenderness and expertise.
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