P. Lamar Benjamin

1953 - 2012

P. Lamar Benjamin obituary, 1953-2012, Tupelo, MS

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Corinth, Mississippi

P. Benjamin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 13, 2012.

Mr. Benjamin died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS.
Lamar was born December 29, 1953 in Corinth. He attended and graduated from Kossuth High School in 1971. Lamar went on to Northeast and attended and graduated from the University of Mississippi, after finishing Ole Miss, he returned to Corinth and opened Ozone Music. He later moved to Tupelo, MS. Lamar retired from Better Brands Inc. in 2002. He was a member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. Those who know Lamar always had a story to tell, his witty, friendly personality made him a friend to anyone he met. Lamar's love for motorcycle and Harley Davidson ran deep. And he found much enjoyment as a member of the Tupelo Tornado Racing Team for many years, always had a smile and was ready to have a good time. He will be greatly missed by those that know and loved him

Preceded in death by his father and mentor Milton Benjamin, brother Lain Benjamin

Survived by his mother Hazel Benjamin of Corinth, MS. Son Walter "Willie" Benjamin of CA, daughter Erica Anyzeski her husband Brad, granddaughter Abby Anyzeski all of Fl. Host of other family and friends

Honorary pallbearers Kossuth High School class of 1971

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July 30, 2012

Dash Rip Rock

HEY NORTON - we will miss you - DASH

July 16, 2012

Condolences to Lamar's family. Lamar was a true friend. He will be missed. I hope heaven has Harley Davidson's.
Ricky Broadhead, Lake Fores, CA

July 16, 2012

Ginger Hutcheson-Wiscour

Lamar was my friend and he will be greatly missed.

July 16, 2012

Keeping your family in our thoughs and prayers.
With Love -
Ramona Purvis & Pud Seago

July 14, 2012

steve estes

lamar had alot of good times& laughs.we will miss you.may god bless your family.steve&teresa.

July 14, 2012

With deepest sympathy.
Betty Smith Farris (Johnson City, TN)

July 14, 2012

Sandee Harrison

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 13, 2012

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