West River Eagle

Clay Jon Benoist


Clay Jon Benoist, age 27, of Interior, South Dakota, formerly of Eagle Butte, died on Saturday, July 20, 2019 on the interstate near Kadoka.

Survivors include his parents Allen and Lisa Benoist of Eagle Butte; two sisters Kyanne Potter and her husband Michael and their two children Tynan and Xavier, and Ettie Mae Benoist, all of Artesia, New Mexico; his maternal grandmother Mae Whirlwind Horse of Interior; his paternal grandfather Russell Benoist of Eagle Butte; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Clay was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Elijah Whirlwind Horse, and his paternal grandmother Cordelia Benoist.

Services are pending.

Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.

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