Christopher Allen Benjamin

Nahunta – Christopher Allen Benjamin, 47, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (September 15, 2026) at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Philip Albert Benjamin and Laura Faye Brock Benjamin of Hortense. He is preceded in death by a stepson, Christopher Ira Johns; 2 uncles, Michael Brock and Douglas, Brock, Sr.; and an aunt, Marsha.

Chris worked in construction and loved making things with his hand to give to others as gift.

He was an avid collector of knives and tools, enjoyed playing card games and loved lyrical free style singing. Chris was a very warm, outgoing, open person who never met a stranger.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Crews Benjamin of Nahunta; his parents, Philip and Laura Benjamin of Hortense; his brother, Edwardd Benjamin (Fiancé, Jennifer) of Hortense; his sister, Sarah Benjamin of Savannah; stepson, Rodney Harris of Nahunta; stepdaughter, Jessica Johns (Kayla) of Nahunta; step grandchildren, Peyton Johns, Greyson Johns, Dawson Johns, Waylon Paul Johns; mother-in-law, Pauline Crews of Nahunta; aunt, Cindy West of Missouri; uncle, Christopher Benjamin; cousins, Douglas, Tasha, Jody, Emily, Courtney and Aaron; and also several other relatives and a host of friends.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.