Jim Benoit

Jim leaves his family with fond memories and love. His sense of humor, laugh, bluntness, stubbornness and giving heart are among the things everyone will remember.

He served proudly in the US Airforce. He was devoted to his fellow veterans and spent much of his life helping them any way he could. He was former Commander of VFW Post 10539 and Amvets Post 200, as well as the Chairman of the Okeechobee Veterans Council.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Benoit and Virginia Chase, his daughters, Crystal and Cerisa Ury, and his sister, Cynthia Chase. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, daughters, Wendy Freeland (Jamie), Jodi Clark (Ray), Kristi Sweeting (Spencer) and sons, Dennis Diage (Gretchen) and Kevin Johnson (Dee). His beloved grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Brother, Robert Chase (Kathy). Sisters, Debbie Burr (Howie) and Ginny Chase. His beloved dogs, Oreo, Klondike and Trip. In addition to many dear friends.

Per his request, no services will be held.

Those wishing to send flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Hospice of West Alabama in memory of Jim.

All services are in care of Wilson Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory in partnership with Buxton Funeral Home of Okeechobee, Florida.