Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions: if
it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there Ye may be also.” John 14: 1-3
On March 22, 1970 in Chicago IL, a king was born by the name Henry Benamon (aka) Duck to the proud parents of
Deborah Benamon-Keys and Henry Keys. Duck was born and raised on the westside of Chicago.
Duck is preceded in death by: His grandmothers, Flora L Johnson & Leola Green; his grandfathers, Lewis Keys Sr. Robert
L. Freeman, Henry Bracy and Samuel Green; his aunties, Lorraine Freeman, Dorothy Benamon and Muriel King and un-
cles, Micheal Keys, Henry Bracy and Darry Freeman.
On this day we come together to celebrate one love for Duck.
Duck began his Journey into Christ at an early age and he continued his Journey until he was called home. Duck re-
ceived his education at Delano Elementary School and Marshall High School.
Duck was one of the most charming men that you could ever know, he was always smiling. Duck was a very funny char-
acter and a very loving person. He enjoyed being around his family, and he enjoyed good laughter, cracking jokes and
talking stuff. Duck enjoyed good conversations.
Duck enjoyed life and the people that were in his. He enjoyed being a helping hand to his parents and especially to his
Uncles, Tommie, Lewis & Joseph.
Duck enjoyed going fishing, playing dominoes and spades. He also enjoyed listening to the blues. Duck kept a smile on
his face and in his heart even when he didn't feel like smiling.
Duck worked several jobs, starting at KFC with his aunt Brenda. Duck worked for Douglas Park Housing that later
changed its name to Eastlake Management, where he worked for over 18 years. Duck touched so many lives and he will
truly be missed.
Duck leaves behind to cherish his precious memories: 3 daughters, Paris Benamon, Chastity & Charmaine Benamon of
Chicago IL; 1 son, Corry Harris; 2 grandsons, Nicco Benamon & Kemari Harris; 2 granddaughters, London Smith &
Lakita Harris of Chicago IL; his parents, Henry and Deborah (Sue) Keys; 2 sisters, Lashell Phipps (Larry) of Chicago IL &
Tonya Wilkins (Montrece) of Carol Stream IL; 2 brothers, Charles Benamon (Alana) & Corey Benamon of Chicago IL; 8
nieces, Tameika Seymour (Artrez), LaTasha Benamon, Crystal Willis, Corrianna and Dakota Banks all of Chicago IL,
Brianna and Alexis of Danville IL, and Danyel Davis of Minnesota; 11 nephews, Harold Cook III, Marty Simmons,
Gregory Carter, Aaron Bailey, Corzell and Corrion Benamon all of Chicago IL, Corey Benamon Jr of Danville IL, Cinque
Owens and Charles Benamon Jr of Minnesota MN, Christopher Wilkins of Carol Stream IL and a very special nephew,
DeAndre Benamon (Maine); aunts, Annie Hall, Brenda Britt (Joseph), Loretta Johnson of Chicago IL. Ramona Jemison
(Jesse) of Michigan City IN, Jeanette King (George) of Sandusky OH & Rochelle Gibbs (Don) of Georgia, Edwina Johnson
of Chicago, IL, Linda Perkins (Don) of Topeka. KS, Diane Bowen of Cairo, IL ; 3 great aunts, Annie Smith (Ed) of
Chicago IL. Helen, Louise & Tuna of Mississippi; uncles, Tommie Keys (Dorothy) of Joliet IL, Lewis Keys Jr of Naperville
IL, Joseph Freeman (Tina) of Bellwood IL, Charles Benamon, William Benamon (Kathy), Michael Benamon (Michelle) &
Willie Benamon, all of Chicago IL and Marshall Benjamin of Mississippi; 27 great nieces and nephews and a host of
cousins and extended family and friends. We love you Duck forever.