Darryn John Benjamin, age 25, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 2, 1994 to John & Sheron Benjamin. He returned to his heavenly home on August 10, 2019. From an early age, he was involved at Victory Church, where he had a passion for serving Jesus throughout his life. He graduated high school in 2012 from Victory Christian and attended Oral Roberts University, where he faithfully completed three semesters. Darryn had a passion for learning and excelled in school (obtaining many awards and recognitions), and desired to complete his college education.

Darryn was a mighty servant of the Lord and was a member of Victory Church since his birth. His enthusiasm for serving the Lord and worship was evident at the young age of five, when he began playing the drums on the Victory Kidz worship team.  He worked in the Audio/Visual Department as an A/V Tech, where he utilized his talents within various ministries, including the bus ministry, to impact as many as 2,700 young children from in and around Tulsa. He poured out his heart as a worshipper by playing drums for Victory, various outreach ministries, ORU's worship team, etc. Darryn also participated in several Mission Trips to Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Australia, and several church camps. He loved serving with others and cherished his fellowship with them.

As a young boy, Darryn loved making his parents proud and excelled in music and school. He tried to coordinate his attire with his dad and enjoyed singing and dancing with his mom. He was constantly thinking of his two younger brothers to ensure that they were taken care of. He enjoyed basketball, tennis and cooking. His favorite TV shows were Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Jeopardy, America Says, NCIS, Chopped, Arthur and the morning news.

Darryn was inherently joyful and optimistic. He tried to see the best in everyone he came across.  His smile spoke volumes to those he encountered. Darryn very often gave the "thumbs up" gesture, indicating that everything was good, and it would only get better.  He was faithful, committed, and reliable. He was very eager to help and found a way to accomplish much, regardless of challenges. He had a "can do" attitude and a heart of worship. In any worship environment he found a way to raise his hands and worship God.  His favorite scripture was 1 Peter 2:24. Darryn truly let the Holy Spirit move through him.

Darryn was blessed with loving family and friends who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his parents, John and Sheron; his brothers, Camaron and Brandon; his paternal grandfather, David Benjamin; his maternal grandmother, Pamela Lobo; many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Darryn's Memorial Service will be at Victory Church on August 17 at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Daugherty will officiate the service. The service will be followed by the final earthly farewell at Calvary Cemetery. A homegoing reception will be held at Victory Church thereafter.

Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500.