Timothy Lee Benjamin

Timothy Lee Benjamin, 75, of Versailles passed away at 12:31 a.m., Sunday, November 8, 2026 at his home. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 5, 1951, the son of James Fred and Ella Jane Beck Benjamin. He was married to Jeanne Judd on December 31, 1986, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2011. Survivors include four sons Terry (Tracey Little) of West Harrison, Indiana, Scotty (Kimberly) of Cleves, Ohio, Randall (Brandi) of North Vernon, and Michael (Valerie) of Batesville; two daughters Dannielle Creason and Rhyannon (David) Fillhardt both of Mesa, Arizona; 17 grandchildren; two brothers James “Jim” (Teresa) Benjamin of Fairfield, Ohio and John (Tina) Benjamin of Miamitown, Ohio; two sisters Nancy (Bud) Hensler of Bright and Lois Wehner of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Benjamin was a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School in Harrison, Ohio where he was a standout player in both basketball and football. Tim worked as a dredge operator and maintenance technician for Martin-Marietta Aggregates in Ross and Elizabethtown, Ohio for over 40 years. His hobbies included having his horse in pick-up barrel racing and he loved to tinker with tractors, lawn mowers, or anything with an engine. One of his prize feats was building his own wood splitter. Tim was an accomplished musician and featured his talents in the country music band Southern Magic who had opened for such stars as Reba McIntire. One of his greatest loves was participating in the band “Picking & Grinnin” at the Versailles Church of Christ where he played the baas guitar. Tim was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ and served there as an elder. Tim’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, November 14 at 1 p.m. at the Versailles Church of Christ with Randy Thieman and Bro. Earl Thomas officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Memorials may be given to the church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.