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Austin Melvin Benjamin Dies at 56

Austin Melvin Benjamin, aka Bego, passed away on March 30. He was 56 years old.

Austin Melvin Benjamin

He was preceded in death by his father, Austin N. Benjamin; sister, Jennifer Benjamin; aunts, Iris Davis, Ismay Archibal.

He is survived mother; Mary Benjamin; son, Alexander Benjamin; daughter, Deโ€™Niqua, Deโ€™Nisha, Skyla Benjamin, Tajenya Jones; grandchildren, Jโ€™Quan & Dโ€™Quan Roldan; sister, Cherril Murrell; nephews, Ksean Lincoln, Keron Murrell; great nephews, Khari Lincoln; aunt, Doris Taylor; uncle, Rudolph & Williams Pryce; special friends, Debra Hook, Clayton T. Henry, Angel Torres, Allan Hook, Jeremey Roldan, Tiffany Howard, Monica Pettis, Lydia Encarnacion, L-Yahaira Brache, Shamara Rohlsen, Monica Rhymer, Curtis Sandy, Corina Rampersad, Dawes Todman, Michael Matthew, Howard Leslie, Kenney Martin, Lynandrea Lavington, Gem Romney, Amorite Connor, Selvin Willocks, Kendell Smith, Karen Joyce, Steveroy Simon, Knatasha Harrington; cousin and other relatives, Carrol, Brittney, Tony, Tevon, Errol, Mekhi, Keyanna, Layla, Aliyah, Tatiana, Tecora, Errol and Paul Pryce, Pryce Family, Kayshla and Tarique Hodge, Nailah Rawlins, Yvette, Merttle and Clarence Weekes, Ebenezer & Bethel Methodist Church Family; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.ย 

The funeral service will be held on April 22 at Ebenezer Methodist Church. Viewing will begin at 10 am, with service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. The family asks that everyone in attendance wears shades of blue.

Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home.

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