Oliver “Slim” Benoist, age 87 of Lampasas, Texas died December 27, 2012 at his home. He was born May 18, 1925 in Lampasas, the son of Ben and Mable Benoist. Oliver worked as a farmer and lived in Lampasas most of his life. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife; Malva Land
Step-daughter; Sandra Woody
Step-son; Billy Ray Ellis
Daughter-in-law; Sandra Benoist
Brothers; James Benoist
Robert “Red” Benoist
Grandsons; William Benoist
Garry Benoist
9 Step-grandchildren
Numerous great grandchildren
Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Geneva, and his son, Robert.
Funeral services for Oliver “Slim” Benoist will be held on Sunday December 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, Texas. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral on Sunday.
Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements