David Edward Benedict, 80, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2024. He was born to Charles and Helen Benedict on August 5, 1943 in India.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Benedict; children, Laura (Brett) Syler, Kara Bergeman, Geoffrey (Meghan) Benedict, Susanna Benedict, Carey Benedict, and Tiffiney Emmer; sisters, Jean, Joan, and Mary Lou; and grandchildren, Cecily, William, Delaney, Geoffrey, Ashley, Micah, and Kaleb.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Mayflower Lakeside Assembly of God in Mayflower, Arkansas.

In lieu of plants and flowers, please consider donating to "Keep church planters in India" at facesofeurasia.org