Johnny Edward Benedict, a Coalgate resident, was born on March 23, 1944, to Johnnie and Jacqueline Alice (Lout) Benedict, at McAlester, OK. He passed away on August 12, 2022 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 20 days. Johnny graduated from Hartshorne High School then attended Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. He was an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper retiring after 28 years of service. Johnny served in the National Guard and the Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He married Carolyn Ann Guinn on March 3, 1967 at Haywood, Oklahoma. They were blessed with 55 wonderful years together. Johnny was a member of the Adamson Baptist Church. He was a 32 ^nd Degree Mason. Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Carolyn Ann Benedict of the home in Coalgate, OK

Sons: Johnny Edward "Eddy" Benedict Jr and wife Shonda of Roff, OK

Robert Melton "Robby" Benedict and wife Pamela of Stonewall, OK

Mark Allen Benedict and wife Laura of Coalgate, OK

Grandchildren: Matt Benedict and wife Alayna of Latta, OK

Abigail Sasseen and husband Conner or Lawton, OK

Brady Benedict of Roff, OK

Jaxie Wilson of Ada, OK

Hailey Benedict of Coalgate, OK

Carson Benedict of Stonewall, OK

Sayde Benedict of Coalgate, OK

Harper Benedict of Stonewall, OK

Great Grandchildren: Bryar Benedict and Evelyn Rose Sasseen

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dearly loved friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Johnnie and Jacqueline Alice (Lout) Benedict

Daughter: Danna Carol Benedict

Sister: Nancy Faye Arnold

Special Aunt: Anne White

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: OHP Chaplain Sam Garner

INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: OHP Honor Guard

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