Benoist, Gerald J., of Moberly, Missouri, died on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the age of 71. Dear son of the late Melvin and Mary Benoist; devoted father of Beth (Craig) Lyons, John Benoist, Laura (Patrick) Timmerman and Phillip (Ashley) Benoist; beloved grandfather of Amber, Casie and Jacob Lyons, Courtney, Noah and Bryce Timmerman and Quinn and Zane Benoist; dear brother of Donald (Marie) Benoist, Delores (Duff) Moehlman, Melvin (Mary) Benoist, Jr.; and the late Joan Pratt. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.