Andrew Stefan Benjamin, affectionately known as "Welp" or Lil Daddy" was born on August 3, 1965 in Bishopville, SC to the late Jesse and Louise Williams Benjamin. He departed this earthly life on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.
At an early age he gave his life to Christ and was baptized at Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. He graduated from Bishopville High School in 1983.
Andrew married the love of his life, Georgia Denise Wilson Benjamin on May 22, 1992. To this union two daughters were born, Jessica and Brittany.
He was a hardworking man and a great provider for his family. He was formally employee with Piggly Wiggly, IGA, Versch Lock and was currently employed with Schneider Electric where he worked for 28 years.
Welp enjoyed watching sports and his favorite was the Dallas Cowboys.
Welp will truly be missed by all who knew him, fond memories will forever be cherish by his loving and devoted wife, Georgia Benjamin of the home; daughters, Jessica M. Benjamin of Glen Allen, VA and Brittany N. Benjamin of Myrtle Beach, SC; one sister, Ruby B. (Stonney) Scarborough of Lamar, SC; two brothers, Mark Williams of Richmond, VA and Dr. Russell (Joanne) Benjamin of Chicago, IL; mother-in-law, Mary (Curtis) Nelson; two brothers-in-law, Stacey Wilson and Aundray (Donna) Wilson of Sumter, SC; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jesse J. Benjamin and nephew, Stonney E. Scarborough.
Public Viewing will be held on Fri. Oct.7,2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Benjamin will be placed in the church on Sat. at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Services will be held on Sat. Oct. 8, 2016 at11am at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter with Pastor Marion H. Newton, Officiating
Interment will follow in St. Phillip Cemetery, Bishopville, SC
Family will be receiving friends at the home 50 Planters Drive, Sumter