James Lawrence Benjamin

James Lawrence Benjamin 79, of Los Angeles, Calif. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2012. His loving survivors include: one son, Jessie Lawrence Benjamin (Aretha) Stuttgart, Ark.; one brother, George Benjamin Maumelle, Ark.; three sisters, Helen McKissic (Thirland) Pine Bluff, Ark., Lorene Ellis and Carol Norris (Brad) of Little Rock, Ark.; and a host of other relatives and special friends. Home going services will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012, 10:30 a.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark.