Edward Lee Howard Benard Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76, Edward Lee Howard Benard (Warren, Ohio), born in Money, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Ceola Howard Hardin; his stepfather William "Bill" Hardin; his father Edward Benard; and his sons, Derek Dorsey and EJ Roper.
He is survived by: his fiancée Linda Dorsey; and his children, Charlotte Blue (John) of Verbena, Alabama, Marsha Cromety of Aurora, Colorado, Tracey Benard of Warren, Ohio, Angel Dorsey of Warren, Ohio, Lyndell Bernard of Warren, Ohio, Edward Bernard Jr. (Qimma) of Warren, Ohio, Charles Roper of Mansfield, Ohio and Tony Roper of Conway. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
