Tucker Dean Bennington

With heavy hearts, the family announces the birth and passing of Tucker Dean Bennington, who passed peacefully before birth on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, Indiana.

Tucker is the beloved son of Austin and Erica (Pickens) Bennington and the cherished little brother of Kaisley Pearle Bennington. Though his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and joyfully awaited by his family.

Tucker was surrounded in love by a large and devoted family, including his grandparents, Ted and Delana Bennington, Tracy and Michele Pickens; his paternal great-grandmother, Marlene Bennington; his maternal great-grandparents, Gordon and Nicki Hutcheson and June Pickens; his aunts and uncles, AJ and Laine (Bennington) Stockdale, Kaden Bennington, and Mark and Paige (Pickens) Sanford; and his cousins, Clancy, Rader, Ollie, Warren, Nolan, Rosalie, and Trace. He was also deeply loved by many other family members and dear friends who cherished him before they had the chance to meet him.

Tucker was welcomed into heaven by his great-grandfathers, Ted Bennington Sr., Ed Cooney, and Larry Pickens; and his great-grandmother, Eva (Jim) Edwards. His family finds peace and comfort in knowing he is resting safely in the arms of Jesus. Tucker’s memory will remain forever in their hearts, and he will always be a precious and treasured part of their family.

A private family service was held on Saturday, June 27, 2026.