The family of Roy Benner sadly shares the news of his passing. After a long struggle of various difficulties, he passed at the age of 91 with his wife and daughters at his side on December 21, 2024. Roy was born in Howard City, MI to Leroy & Mable Benner. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, daughter Lauri Brower, son-in-law Howard Smith, grandson Daniel Jousma, and great grand daughter Breanna Otto. He is survived by Shirley, his loving wife of 71 years; daughters Deborah & Cal Karsten, Judy Smith, Christy & Marty Walker, Gale & David Draper, Kim & Gary Donker, 15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchitdren and many nieces and nephews.

Roy served two years in the National Guard, was a talented cabinet maker and an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. Roy and Shirley were always on the road going somewhere, taking the "girls" along with them until they no longer lived in their home. Then the two of them would hook up the Airstream trailer and start off on a journey to wherever the road would lead them. There were not many national parks they didn't visit, nor a state they didn't see. His camera was the eye to his soul, capturing family life and the beauty of God's nature. But, most important to Roy, was his family. As a loving husband and father, he made so many sacrifices to give them what they needed and lots of simple pleasures in life.

Roy, there are many precious memories we have; you have left our earthly life, but you will never leave our hearts. We will always miss you and always love you.

A celebration of life service will be held at Fellowship Reform Church of Hudsonville, 6610-36th Ave., Hudsonville, MI 49426, on Friday January 3, 2025, with visitation at 10:00am, service at 11:00am, and a luncheon to follow.