Benton James Kennan

Benton James "Ben" Kennan, age 20, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born December 29, 1995 in Columbus, Ohio and was a 2014 graduate of Central Crossing High School. He was an employee of Buckeye Fitness Club. He spent countless hours lifting weights there. Ben was a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Todd Stevens. Ben is survived by his loving parents, William and Diana Kennan; brother, Brody (Jennifer) Kennan; nephew, Todd Kennan; grandparents, James and Linda Kennan and Ralph and Dawn Stevens; aunts, Krista (Nate) Endsley and Deborah Stevens; cousins, Michael, Daniel, Andrew, Josh, Joe, Emily, Jacob, Nathan, Noah, Jordyn, and Riley; and many other relatives and close friends. Please come celebrate Benton's life with us Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 4-9 p.m. at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, with Pastor Ryan Bevan officiating, at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Ohio 43119. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Arrangements entrusted to the Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.