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BENJAMIN HEATH SCHNITKER

Benjamin Heath Schnitker went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ben, age 19, was a lifelong resident of Panama City Beach, Florida. He was a 2007 graduate of Arnold High School in Panama City Beach, and was currently attending Gulf Coast Community College .He was planning to finish his education at University of Central Florida. Ben attended First Baptist Church of Panama City with his family.

He is survived by his parents, Mark B. and Julia CeCile "Cil" Kelley Schnitker of Panama City Beach, one brother Matthew "Matty" Schnitker, maternal grandfather Carlton Kelley of Donalsonville, Georgia, paternal grandmother Walteria Schnitker of Madison, Florida, aunt and uncle Kay and Clay Schnitker of Madison, Florida, aunt and uncle Joan and Carlton Kelley of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and cousins Jennie and Evan Schnitker of Madison and Jared and Clayton Kelley of Rocky Mount. Ben was preceded in his death by his maternal grandmother Ouida Grimsley Kelley of Donalsonville and paternal grandfather Claymore "Boogie" Schnitker of Madison. Ben is also survived by numerous family members in Donalsonville and Colquitt, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25th at First Baptist Church of Panama City, at 11 a.m. followed by graveside services in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Rev. Chris Love, Rev. Gregory George and Ronnie Leake. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bay County Humane Society, 1600 Bay Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 or to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1200, Panama City, FL 32402. Active pallbearers are Jared Kelley, Clayton Kelley, Evan Schnitker, Kevin Brackins, Paul Casto and Larry King, Jr. Ben's video tribute may be viewed online at www.wilsonfuneralhome.net.

As an organ donor, Ben will live on in the lives of the seven transplant recipients who each received the gift of life from this wonderful young man. Ben will be missed by all who knew him.

Wilson Funeral Home