Carl Edwin Benigar Jr.

Carl Edwin Benigar, Jr., 75-year-old Inola resident, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Vinita, surrounded by family. He was born March 23, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl and Barbara (Griggs) Benigar.

Carl grew up in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He graduated from Nowata High School with the class of 1970. After graduation, Carl entered the workforce, working for Tulsa Fairgrounds, ACME Foundry in Coffeyville, Piree Pipe and Supply, and Hays House in Nowata where he retired.

In his spare time, Carl enjoyed working on vehicles, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed weekend getaways to Flint Ridge with friends and vacations with family, especially to Silver Dollar City. He was also a proud supporter of the FFA.

Carl is survived by his children, Christopher Benigar of Colorado, Maria Wooten of Chelsea, and Mindy Hobson of Nowata; sister, Liz Teel and husband Woody of Nowata; brother, Lynn Benigar of Nowata; niece April Pettit of Nowata; numerous nieces and nephews; His first wife and friend, Lois Dobbs of Dewey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his life-long companion, Lucy Dupree.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the Benjamin Funeral Service Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Full Gospel Christian Center in Watova with Pastor Jolie Bleankenship officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemoriesnowata.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata.