Robert G. Bench, Jr. 63 of West Monroe was born February 16, 1955 in San Diego, CA and passed away January 31, 2019 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert, Sr. and Donnis Bench; sister, Deborah Morris; brother, Tommy Bench, Sr. Robert was a pipe fitter and plumber with Union Local 211.Robert is survived by his wife Shirley Bench; daughter, Jan© Bench McDaniel; grandsons, Cameron Erickson, Brandon Erickson, Kelton Colburn; sister, Donna Nolan and husband Kenny; step-daughters, Rachel Huff, Devina Grisafi and Brandi Plikerd; granddaughters, Kimberly Pontious, Samantha Ward, Leann Ward, Kaya McIntire; grandson, Kayden Herrera; nieces and nephews, Shannon Brast, Tommy Bench, Jr., Robert Bench, Jessica Morris, Ashley Morris, Karen Bench and Matthew Morris; best friend, his dog, Sir William Wallace.