- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1980
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2002
- State: Indiana
Nathan Blair ”Nate” Benefiel, 21, Anderson, died July 29, 2002 at Community Hospital, Anderson after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 23, 1980 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Anderson, Indiana. He lived in this area all of his life. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local #1112 and worked for E & B Paving for 4 years.
He graduated in 1998 from Frankton High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of Florida Station Church of God. He liked to draw and enjoyed riding 3 & 4 wheelers and his motorcycle. He loved to sing and loved music. He loved his dog ”Moses” and being with his friends.
He is survived by his Mother & Stepfather: Marsha Blair & Billy Harris of Anderson. Father & Stepmother: G. Dennis & Cindy Benefiel of Anderson. Four Sisters: Carrie A. Benefiel of Dillon, Colorado. Jessica L. Benefiel of Anderson. Katelyn Benefiel of Anderson. Taylor Benefiel of Anderson. Two Step Brothers: DeWayne Harris of Muncie. Darrin Harris of Muncie. Grandfather: William C. Blair of Anderson. Very Special Friend: Shannon Vickers of Anderson. Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Gerald & Velma Benefiel. Maternal Grandmother: Frances Irene Blair. One Aunt: Karen Benefiel. One Uncle: Tom Benefiel.