Obituary of John Dale Benner Jr.

John Dale “Taz “Benner Jr., 57, of Harvey’s Lake, passed on Monday, October 28,2019, after accidently suffering traumatic injuries at his private residence.

 Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on August 22,1962, he was the son of John Sr. and Jane Baker Benner.

He grew up in the Souderton area and attended local schools. He attended  the Souderton High School. He received his GED in 1981. 

John owned a carpet and flooring business for many years before becoming a commercial rigger most recently he was a tractor-trailer driver for Nicholas trucking in Pennsylvania

John was a hard-working family man that always went above and beyond. He loved his life, his bike, and everyone that came with it. Family isn’t always blood. L & R.

Surviving John are his loving wife Trish Benner; son John Benner; daughters, Brittany and son in law Joe Fowler, and Bria Nicole; granddaughter Madison, who was the light in John’s life;  Mother Jane Benner, Father John Dale Benner Sr.; sister Linda Franklin and her husband Jay; mother in law Mary Honan; and many nieces and nephews  and kids that looked to him as a father and he raised as his own.

In death, John chose to be an organ donor. With this choice, he was able to help 75 families with his selfless donation. He is still giving even in death.

   A Memorial Bike Run will be held on November 9th 2-6pm meeting at the family home at 1pm to take Taz on his final ride ending at the Getaway Lounge in Nanticoke. So, fire up your bikes and help take Taz on his final ride.