Roy E. Benjamin

Roy. E. Benjamin, 74 of Bluffton, SC and long time resident of Clinton, SC, died Friday, November 5, 2010 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC. Roy was born in Clinton, SC on April 17, 1936. He graduated from Clinton High School and Presbyterian College. Roy was Post Master in Clinton and retired in 1996 after 37 years of service. Roy served in the Army and transferred to the Army National Guard, serving 27 years and retired as a CW04. Roy was also active in the Kiwanis, as a member, president of the club, and Lieutenant Governor of the Carolinas Division. He was also very active in the Presbyterian churches he attended in both Clinton and Hilton Head, serving as a Deacon, an Elder, Sunday School Teacher and a Youth Advisor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret “Tootsie” Benjamin; two sons, Jeffrey (Lynn) A. Benjamin of Myrtle Beach, SC and C. Scott (Carol) Benjamin of Richmond Hill, GA; and five grandchildren, Caroline, a senior at Auburn University, Alexander, Andrew, Adam, and Austin. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, November 8, 2010 at Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC. Gray Funeral Home of Clinton