BENGE, Robert Harvey Age 94, formerly of Franklin, OH; died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Flint Ridge Nursing Home in Newark, OH. Robert was born in Jackson County, KY on June 30, 1914 to Everett Pitman and Jenny (Kindred) Benge. He retired from Bird & Son in 1976 following 15 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Etta Marie (Powell) Benge in 1988; 5 brothers James, Ruby, Roscoe, Roy, Russell, and 1 sister Dorothy Conway. Robert is survived by 2 sons Robert (Donna) Benge and Eugene (Judy) Benge; 1 sister Lorene Smith; a brother Foster Benge; grandchildren Earl (Donna) Benge, Susan (Randy) Scheer, Patty (Adam) Casto, Suzanne (Kevin) Young, Deanne (Jeff) Yantis; Rhonda (Steve) Willis, Judy (Clint) Wells, Jeff (Kim) Kennard, and 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services are Saturday November 8, 2008 at 2pm at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev. Jerry Minor officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Vis! itation will be Friday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family guest book. Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/6/2008