Gerald Benedict Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Benedict of West Jefferson, Ohio, born in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 77, on October 13, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Benedict to show support.

He was predeceased by: his son Ryan Benedict; his parents, Adin Glenn Benedict and Bettye Benedict Montandon (Miller); his parents-in-law, Joseph Carbetta and Loretta Carbetta (Barr); and his brother-in-law Seward Norris.

He is survived by: his wife Laura Benedict (Carbetta); his daughter Theresa Pelphrey (Ed); his siblings, Connie Norris and Randy Benedict (Nancy); his daughter-in-law Chris Benedict; his grandchildren, Elaina Moore (Josiah), Mitchel Pelphrey (Shelby), Grace Fourie (Adam), Melanie Shetler (Wes), Cole, Anna, Evelyn, Audrey, Nathan, Rachel Pelphrey, Joseph Benedict (Sabrina), Adin, Autumn and Bella Benedict; and his great grandchildren, Donovan, Quinten, Obadiah Moore, Riley, Cameron Pelphrey, Oliver, Isla and William Benedict. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.