Heartfelt sympathy.  Dad was a classmate at St A of my son David Allen and I remember him well.  Please know that Andy was remembered in prayers at Otey Parish in Sewanee.  Marleen Allen Varner, Sewanee, TN

Pete and LIz- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Parks

Dear Sue and Becki,
I'm so sorry for your pain, anguish and heartache. I'm so thankful for Andy's precious time in your lives.
With love,
Dian McLeod

Andy,
Although we did not have a life time together, we did share some wonderful times during the five years we were given.  I am holding very tightly to the memories that we made together with your Dad, with Brian, Brooke, Sean, Nicholas and Madison.  Although people tend to include the word "step" son in front of your name with me, you were never thought of as a "step" to me.
I miss you and will love you always.
Liz Benes

Pete and Liz, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Becki, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I know he fought so hard and you were a huge support to him. Please know that you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you! God Bless. 

Danielle & Kerry Eaves

Sue~
Though I didn't know Andy well, I always enjoyed chatting with him when he came to visit you at HCE.  
I can still remember when he worked at Target- If it was not for his uniform, I would not have known that he was working.  He kept a smile on his face and never missed a chance to say, "Hello!" 
Andy was incredibly strong throughout this trying time.  It is easy to see that his strength came from the love and support that you- and so many others- provided.  
May God bless you and keep you in his arms.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Love you!

Pete, Susan & I are deeply saddened to hear about Andy. Please know that you were always, and still remain, in our thoughts and prayers.

"To the Benes Family"  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless.

Andy, I didn't know you, but I know you were very loved by many, and blessed by a great circle of family and friends.  To Peter, Liz, Sue, Becki, Uncle Pete and Nita, and all of our family and friends, I wish you comfort and peace.  I know Andy is in a good place and lives forever in our hearts and memories.  Love, Cindy (Benes)

We part...only to meet again..

 I love and miss you buddy. All the years past so quickly..we never really get to do and say all the things we want too. You have been a friend, a brother and someone I can always count on to be there and talk too. I remember when you told me about what was going to happen and i started to cry and you told me "don't worry ash, everything will be okay" Your always comforting others instead of yourself.. That's what I'll miss most. I love you bud.

To the Benes Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you and comfort you during this time. Your family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.  However, as God calls you up one by one the chain will link again. God bless you.

Andy, You fought the good fight, even thought it was a fight you shouldn't have had to fight.  I miss you already, and I will always regret missing out on all the things we never had a chance to do.

Bro, I miss you already, you had a hell of a fight.  I regret missing out on all of the things we never got the chance to do.  

Brian(Mobile, AL)

To the Benes Family,
My heart and thoughts are with you all.  Andy was always so spirited and he will be greatly missed.  I wish I could be there tonight.

To all the loving family-Our prayers are for God to give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.  God will lead you through these trying days. Call on Him each day for He cares for you.  Andy was a very special cousin.  All our love,
Peggy, Tony, and Eddie Gentile

Andy, 
I truly enjoyed the times I spent with you and your dad: golfing, pool parties, your dad's wedding. You will be missed.

We will miss you Andy. You will be in our hearts forever.
Ed, Donna, Jesssica and Ian Ham

Pete, Liz, Sue and Becki,

As if words will find their way to describe a life; they wonâ€™t. But, words are all we have for trying to find some semblance of reason where there is none; some comfort of rationale when nothing makes sense; something on which to hold when everything is slippery.

I didnâ€™t know Andy, although I met him once or twice. Certainly I heard his cheers and groans, mixed in with other Benesâ€™ cheers and groans, and friendsâ€™ of Benes cheers and groans whenever an Alabama game was on. (Yes, we could hear you guys all the way across the street!) I always smiled then because I could tell how the game was going without ever turning on my television! 

As Peteâ€™s neighbor of the last several years, I knew Andy through him. How Peteâ€™s eyes lit up when he spoke of Andy and Becki. Those were children well-loved by their parents I always thought. Those were children who knew they were well-loved. Those were children who lived life fully and with passion.

In Godâ€™s economy, this all makes perfect sense. In ours, it can never. Somehow, God is weaving some sort of Tapestry out of this thing we call life. There have been billions who have lived It and lost others during It. I guess itâ€™s just our turn. That doesnâ€™t make it one iota easier. That doesn't make me or anyone else have even an idea of what youâ€™ve been through, and what you must still face. 

None. 

But from Godâ€™s perspective, this is a beautiful and intricately designed work of art. From our view, and for now, we are only allowed to see the knots on the bottom side. One day weâ€™ll get a full look at what it really looks like from the top. 

Until then, I pray that grace will fill the hearts of Pete, Sue and Becki so thereâ€™s no room for anything else except love. I pray that comfort unexpected will make its way into your minds when the thoughts are painful enough to cut like glass. I pray that peace, which you will not be able to understand, will envelop you when you feel like exploding inside. 

And lastly, I know that you are all grateful for every single millisecond that Andrew Peter Benes was in your lives. Because, if you can stand on tippy toes and get just a small peek at the other side of the Tapestry, youâ€™ll see that heâ€™s still right there where heâ€™s always been. Right where he belongsâ€¦

â€¦in your hearts.

Our hearts are mourning with you.  We pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time.  
Rich, Amy, Catie & Jonathan Garey
Oldest son of Mary Alice (Benes) Garey

The Benes Family, Friends & Nugget,

Andy was so brave and courageous with his fight. We know he is in a better place and no longer in pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Becki,
 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you all in this difficult time.

Pete and Sue: We wish we could be there to help ease the hurt - our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. 

Gary Strong, Carol Strickland, Vanessa (Strong) Johnson

Pete, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to strengthen you each and everyday.

May your family find strength in knowing what a wonderful man they raisied. You were so compassionate and always were looking to make everyone smile. Your extreme humor and contagious laugh will be greatly missed at Stickys. Rest in peace Andy a.k.a Muffin

Sue, it was with a heavy heart that I heard the news about Andy. I remember all the way back to 3rd grade when he and Diana were in class together.  He grew into a wonderful young man, and the world will not be the same without him. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

God takes his  favorite angels to look over us.  We will always remember the fun years playing baseball together.  Let the memories fill your mind, warm your hearts and lead you through.  God Bless,
The Griffins(Barry, Lisa, Joe and Jeff)

Pete, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  God Bless, Debbie,Angela,Tony Mollica

God bless you, Andy. You were such a strong young man throughout this tough fight. You made your mom and sister so very proud and kept everyone who knew you in awe of your determination to tackle this on your terms, while taking care of those around you. You were well loved and will be missed much.

To the Benes Family and Friends-
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you and comfort you during this time.

Pete,  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sue and Becky,
We are so sorry to hear that Andy passed away.  I know how much the two of you loved him and took such great care of him these past few months.  I know how much he loved you both.  He would wait on us often at Applebee's and every time tell us how you both were doing and always asking about our kids.  You can be very proud of the son you raised.
Love,
David & Melanie Simpkins

Andy you will never be forgotten in our home or hearts! I only wish that we had more time with you, I will never forget all the nights that the whole Donovans crew would come over and how close we all were....and how Alexia loved you so much, how she would always aske for "Uncle Andy"  I wish that I had a chance to say goodbye,  We love you

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Benes Family.

To Pete and Family

Earth has no sorrow Heaven can't bare. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Benes, I extend my condolences to you and your beautiful family. I understand the pain, I lost my father this way. I want you to know that though I didn't know Andy, it touched me real deepâ€¦and prayed for him;  We are God's angels on earth, now Andy will look over you, your daughter, his mother and every life he touched. Mr. Benes my friend, may God Bless and provide you & your family with strength in these timesâ€¦ God Bless Andy

Andy, We have learned to love and know you so well through the loving arms of your mom, Sue.  Bryan would always ask about you and your "Nugget".  Oh, the love and happiness that you gave your mom brought so much joy and laughter to us all.  You will always have a special place in our hearts forever.  God Bless You, Andy ~ Rest in Peace ~  Love, Hugs, & Blessings Karen, Bryan, Kevin, & John Itner

Pete and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.

Cindy Gideons

My deepest sympathies with his family.  May the God give them courage and support to heal the pain of this loss.

May God give you continuing strength to bear your loss (his gain).  Beth Usry (Bank of America)

Pete, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for sharing your photos of Andy and your family. Mike and I have fond memories of our baseball days. How I wish I could turn back the clock. It's my prayer that God will give you all comfort and strength during this sad time. I'm certain Andy is at peace. One day you will be together again.

To all of Andy's family and relatives,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Jean, & Ryan Hopper

Sue, I did know Andy personally, but I did have the pleasure of meeting him.  Amie also shared stories with me from time to time when you and she worked in the "Red House" at Hickory.  It is obvious that Andy was a great friend, son, brother and young man!  Please know that I have been and will continue to pray for your family over the coming weeks and months... Ann Cassidy (Amie Schnepel's mom)


Andy, you were one of my son Josh's great group of friends. I would have been proud if you had been my son. I pray for you and your family as I can't imagine how sad they are at your passing. I know that you are in God's hands now and I will always remember you. You lit up a room when you walked in with your easy going personality and humor.

To all the Benes Family, we are thinking and praying for you all during this time.  We loved Andy very much and are remembering the times he spent with our boys teaching them to slide and steal bases at MAA.  
With all of our sympathy, Tom and Jan Rowe, Braddock, Stokes and Anderson

I did not personally know Andy; I know his father, Pete.  By talking with Pete, I learned what an amazing person Andy was, and how fortunate were those who knew him best.  His strength, courage and fortitude are to be admired, and never forgotten.  To his family and friends, may you find the strength you need to take it day by day.  God bless ?

God bless you Andy - as he has blessed us who had the good fortune of knowing you. Condolences to your family and my prayers of with them.

May God give you place in his own laps, and peace from the battle well fought, but have to accept HIS will. You had a short life cycle Andy, but you are having a better place to live now. May the family be granted courage to live with your memories...Our prayers are always with all the family memebre......... God Bless..  Surendra Agarwal & Family

Pete, my prayers are with you and your family during this time.  I am sorry for your loss.

To the Benes family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of God be with you during these trying times. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue and Family,
My prayer for you is that God will wrap his loving and compassionate arms around you and flood your hearts and minds with the wonderful memories of Andy.  God Bless You All.

To the Benes Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Andy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andy, we will miss you terribly.  Sitting here tonight,thinking about how your mom's face would light up every time you were near.  Know that she is in good hands, we love her and will do everything we can to support her.

Pete and Liz, 
My heart is saddened for the pain that your family is now experiencing.  The memories, pictures, and stories are now what you have to remember Andy and the love and joy he brought to each one of you.  While he is now walking on streets of gold, your hearts are broken like nothing you have ever felt before or even knew you could feel.  Talk of him often, share stories you remember to keep his memory alive in your lives until that day that when you will see him once again.  I keep you all in my prayers.

To Becki and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.  We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking about you all the time.

I had the honor of teaching Andy when he was a sophomore.  What a bright and charming young man, he always made class more interesting.  Andy's legacy will live on and he will be forever missed.

Andy, we miss you already.  You are in a better place playing cars with Patrick now.  We love you.  Uncle Bobby, Aunt Lynn, Katie and Tommy

Andy - I was not fortunate enough to know you, but it is obvious you were blessed with an amazing circle of family and friends who loved you very much.  My prayers have been, and will continue to be, with your family and friends through this very difficult time.

Andy you were like one of my sons.  You'll always be very close to my heart.  I really enjoyed the times you would come out to the house with Josh after work.  You became part of the Finch Family honey.  I have lots of good remembers memories honey.  Rest in peace honey.  Love ya Momma Finch (Jacksonville Fl)

Andy, I'll never forget your "Andy Walk" "My name is Andy..." I'll never forget our late nights working at the bee's and our even later nights hanging out w/everyone. You were an amazing friend, big brother, and friend anyone could have ever asked for. Your mom and sister I know were so proud of you. You were everyones bright shiney star and I can say from the bottom of my heart that you have made my life better. Love you and miss you already.

I did not know Andy personally but I do know Becki. I do know of all the joy and love her brother has brought her. I can only imagine how wonderful he was. My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Andy. Godspeed!

May Gods comfort, love, and peace surround you all in this very difficult time. Andy was a very special guy. Praying for you all!

Our prays are with you Pete and your family. Your Bank of America Card family here in Norfolk, VA is thinking about you and your family during this very difficult time.  Brenda Wilkins-Norman and Team.

Pete please allow me to offer my condolences to you and your family.  I can not imagine how difficult this is for you.  My prayers are with you.  Take care.

Roz Thompson, BAML, Norfolk, VA

My sincerest and deepest condolences to the Benes family.

Andy, your granddad and I love you so very much.  We know you are in heaven with your Munner now and no longer in pain.  When I met you, I saw that you were a very nice young man with a wonderful personality.  I know heaven is a nicer place with you there.  We will all miss you.

God Bless Your Family, Our prayers and hearts go out to you all.

Sue and Becki,

Take comfort knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. 

Love,
Michele and Hannah

Andy, love and miss you so so so so much! I will never forget all the teasing and fun we had together. You were like the brother I never had. You will forever hold a place in my heart. Will miss all of our FSU/Alabama arguments (even though I'm pretty sure I lost all of them). You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I love you all very much.

May Christ be with all those who loved and cared for Andy.
 Love.,
Robert

Andy, thank you for being the friend you were, when I needed one the most. Our school days will keep you in my memories forever. 
Rest in peace Andy, you & your family are in our prayers

Andy you will truly be missed. You were such a great person and I have so many great memories with you... You were always like my big brother... I am going to miss you!!! Love Always  Joanna

Andy, love and miss you so so so much darlin! I will never forget all of the teasing and fun that we had! In a way you were like the brother I never had. :) Will miss our talks as well as FSU vs Alabama arguments forever. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Love you all. 
~Melissa

With deepest sympathy and ongoing prayers for the Benes family.

Andy, I miss your amazing bear hugs in highschool and your sweet personality that could brighten anyones day. 
Love and mis syou.

Andy, we love you very much and we know that you are in a perfect place and are at peace. Your life is a celebration for all those that you touched. 
Dad and Liz

OBITUARY

Andrew P. Benes

15 May, 1987 – 7 July, 2010

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

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