Floyd E. Benge
January 21, 1942 - August 20, 2016
Floyd E. Benge, age 74, lifelong resident of the Grand Lake area passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Tulsa, OK after a long illness. Floyd was born on January 21, 1942 to Earl and Katherine (Melton) Benge in Grove, OK where he grew up and graduated high school. In 1963 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during Vietnam. On February 8, 1964 Floyd married the love of his life, Frances “Kay” Kerr in Ft. Polk, LA. The couple returned to the area and Floyd was employed at B.F. Goodrich and later, Sunbeam. He was Baptist in faith. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Frances “Kay” Benge of Afton, OK; sons: Charlie Benge and wife, Irena of Las Vegas, NV, and Chris Benge and wife, PerriAnn of Rogers, AR; daughters: Cindy Jack and husband, Everett of Tulsa, OK and Carrie Benge of Tulsa, OK, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 6pm Friday, August 26, 2016 at Nichols Funeral Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols Funeral & Cremation Services, Grove, OK.
Floyd E. Benge, age 74, lifelong resident of the Grand Lake area passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Tulsa, OK after a long illness. Floyd was born on January 21, 1942 to Earl and Katherine (Melton) Benge in Grove, OK where he grew... View Obituary & Service Information