Benjamin, better known by all as “Benny,” grew up in the Harrah area. He left high school in the tenth grade to pursue a career in the music industry. That plan was delayed when he was drafted into the United States Army on March 30, 1956. After being honorably discharged from the Army on March 17, 1958, Benny returned home and instantly began chasing his musical dream once again.

Benny was an accomplished fiddle player. His love for music prompted him to write numerous songs, as well as play with many famous musicians. His successful musical career led him to be inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.

In addition to his musical career, Benny co-owned and operated a landscaping business for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing as often as he could. His most cherished pastime was spending time with his beloved family.

Survivors include his wife, Paula; two daughters, Jamie Hernandez and husband Gabriel of Davis, and Leslie Falsarella and husband Frank of Norman; seven grandchildren, Benjamin Lochridge, Simon Lochridge, Tomliay Lochridge, Erbyn Hernandez, Giovanni Falsarella, Bailey Cox and husband Ethan, andAlexis Bonham; three great-grandchildren, Jena and Errin Bonham and Lane Cox; one brother, David Kubiak and wife Virginia; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by three sisters, Cecilia, Adeline, and Evelynn and four brothers, Florence “PeeWee,” Carl, Eddie, and Anthony.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Sulphur. Interment, with military honors, will follow at the Wynnewood View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, from 5-6:00 p.m., at Hale’s Funeral Home, in Davis.

Services are “Entrusted To” HALE’S Funeral Home of Davis, OK. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.