James "Jd" David Benoit

James David (JD) Benoit died peacefully Sunday evening July 27,2021 after spending his last day surrounded by his beloved family. JD was born August 8th, 1946, in Alameda California to Jim and Pearl Benoit.

He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Collins Benoit, his son, Joshua Cole Benoit and daughter-in-law Angeleen, his daughter Jessica Benoit Baker and (ex) son-in-law Quinn David Baker. He’s is also survived by his grandsons, Cole Benoit, John Baker, James Benoit, Nick (Nico) Baker and Robert Wickert. In addition he leaves his brother Dale Benoit and wife Janet, his brother-in-law John Collins and Cathy, and his sort of brother-in-law Mark Golstab and Tia Dawn.

JD attended Harvey Mudd College, served in the USArmy Special Forces, did two tours of Vietnam, attaining the rank of SSgt, and earning the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with oak cluster, and numerous other medals and awards. Following his service he graduated cum laude from the University of California Berkeley and had a 40+ Year distinguished career as an engineer. JD and his family have lived in Neptune Beach Florida for the past 33+ years. He is much loved and will be dearly missed. In his own words, “Adios, little buckeroos.”

Two services will be held for JD.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 7th at H. Warren Smith Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach. A Celebration of JD's Life will follow at 1:00 pm, Sunday, August 8th in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Arrangement are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME In Jacksonville Beach FL.