Joseph D Benjamin

Joseph D. Benjamin, 46, of Michigan, formerly Indianapolis, passed away October 27, 2013. He was born November 29, 1966 in Indianapolis. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia (Miller) Benjamin, children, Schuyler Benjamin, Bryan and Samantha LaVake, mother, Diann (Benjamin) Huffman, five half brothers and one half sister. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Don Yeary. Joseph was employed by Ford Motor Company for 21 years. He also owned and operated a store called "Gamers." He loved racing and working on cars. Joseph enjoyed working around the house. He also bred and raised Quaker Parrots. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R., Detroit, MI, 48201. Friends may share a memory at www.flannerbuchanan.com.