Mr. Derek Lynn Benham Obituary (1973

Derek Benham, 43, of Russellville, AR, passed from this life on Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home in Russellville. The son of Joe and Lana Joy Miller Benham, he was born July 31, 1973 in Charleston, SC. He attended Arkansas Tech University and was a Real Estate Agent with American Dream Realty. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended Bible Study Fellowship. Derek enjoyed listening to music, and especially loved spending time with his daughter and his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; a niece, Rachael Beard. Survivors include his father and mother, Joe S. and Lana J. Benham of Russellville; a daughter, Alexis Danyelle Benham of Russellville; a brother, Rodney Benham and wife Audra of Russellville; one nephew and two nieces, Riley Wilson and wife Aimee of Conway, Ashley Bennett and husband Trey of Pottsville, Alyssa Benham of Russellville; and a host of other family and friends. In honor of Derek's life, there will be memorial service at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Russellville. Please click here to view the video tribute