6/22/1951 – 4/26/2015
Eddie took his last breath peacefully on April 26, 2015. Eddie was born in Omaha on June 22, 1951 as Samuel Eagle Feather to Charity Marie Eagle Feather and Samuel Harris. At the age of 3 years old he was adopted by Ernest and Evelyn Benson. Eddie also had a very special woman, Naomi Coran who helped in raising him. Naomi had 5 children and 4 grandchildren. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory wife, Melody Benson; sister, Sheila Harris of CA; sons, Edwin, Eric (Lana) and Tyrell Benson, Che Holloway all of Omaha and Edward (LaShonja) Germany of Texarkana, TX; daughters, Nicole “Nette” (Orvell) Lawrence of Crowley, TX, LaChana Holloway of Omaha and Deundra Germany of Texarkana, TX; stepchildren, Cecil and Sharyce Smith of Omaha; 39 grandchildren and great grandchildren and a church family and friends. Eddie united and made his promise to our LORD on March 11, 2011, in which he was baptized with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with which he loved with all his heart. He will be greatly missed by many.
VISITATION Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 5-7pm and FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00am with all services at Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel. Luncheon will follow at 3415 Patrick Ave.