Theodore Benke Obituary

Keeping trusting God. May His love and peace be with each of you.

HUNTER AND THE BENKE FAMILY:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. HE IS A TRUE HERO. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HOPE TO TALK TO YOU SOON!!!!

I thank you for allowing your loved one to do the courageous job he did everyday. He was a true hero in every sense of the word.I feel like I knew him from all the wonderful stories told about him. May God bless your family.I will continue to pray for you.

Kim, and family I cannot find the words to tell you how I feel, You and your entire family have been in my thoughts and prayers since day one, your friend Dale Tysk

May God's comfort reach to your deepest needs through this sad time.

hi Taylor i am so sorry to hear about your dad. I cant imagine how you are feeling i saw that picture in the news paper. i lost my cousin who was a fire fighter but not my dad so i can't say i no how you feel. but you are in my thought's i no we werent close but if you ever need me i am always going to be there for you.

Kim,
We all here at Roper's Joint Replacement and Orthopedic floor are praying for you and are truly saddened by your great loss. We love you!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TO THE BENKE FAMILY:
KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD HANDS AND HE WILL SURELY BRING YOU OUT.

My heart go out to the entire family. May God bless you all during this time.

Formerly of Johns Island.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Gone but NEVER forgotten.

My heart goes out to all of Mike's loved ones and family...I met Mike when I was about 17 yrs old, he was my asst manager at pizza hut on hwy 17...nearly 30 yrs ago..the last time i saw him was at the fire station on hwy 17, when i stopped to visit another friend of mine and my mother there..that was also v ery long ago...he will not be forgotten....my prayers are with you all.
God bless.
Liz

To you a HERO and BROTHER!!!! To your family, firefighters, and friends our hearts are with you and may you be at peace knowing he is ok and died doing what he loved to do. There are never words that can make you feel better just good memories and support from others. You will all be in our prayers and we will never forget!!
Jessica and Jourdon Pope
MarMac VFD Goldsboro NC

GOD REST YOUR BRAVE SOUL, AND GIVE NEVER ENDING SOLACE TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BCEMS SALUTES YOU.

Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Sincerely, The John H Behrens,Sr.and family. Nephew of the LATE CHIEF LOUIS BEHRENS OF THE CHARLESTON FIRE DEPT.

My prays are with you.

what a hero! may God bless you You are in my thoughts and prayers

I'm So Sorry For You Lost Your Family Is In Our Prayers