Sammy Kay Bench was born April 12, 1943 in Springfield, Missouri to Harry Marcus Bench and Virgie Irene Stapp.

He passed away November 9, 2013 in his home in Tryon at the age of 70.

Sammy enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working around the farm but especially enjoyed restoring old vehicles.

He was proud to be a cousin of the famed baseball legend Johnny Bench.

Sammy was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Opal Potter; brother, Wayne Bench; and grand-daughter, Christina Bench.

He is survived by his second wife of 20 years and current caregiver, Rosalie Fehrenbach of the home; children, Alexandria Bench of Tryon; Tammy Ramirez of Guthrie; Terry Collins of California; Tim Bench of California; Tracy Nguyen of Michigan; and his first wife, Ramona Bench of Guthrie; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday November 25, 2013 in the Lehman Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in Chandler.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.