1940
Stanley
2017
Stanley Benton
October 13, 1940 — September 10, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Stanley J. Benton will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with interment in the Clifton Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the funeral home and on Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church.
Stanley Joy Benton was born October 13, 1940 and passed away September 10, 2017 at the age of 76.
The Scott County native was a retired farmer and a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. Remembered as a jokester among his family and friends, his love for his family will be called to mind for generations to come. Gardening, fishing and hunting were favorite past times, as was being a “chef” – known for his “Stanley Burger” by his grandchildren. Mr. Benton was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Rose M. Benton and his parents: K. J. & Edna Alline Greer Benton.
Survivors include his four children: Tommy (Deniece) Benton, David (Suzette) Benton, and Anne (Randy) Cahoon, all of Forest; and Karen (Ernie) Francis of Bay St. Louis; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother: Tonia (Jean) Benton of Pearl; and the mother of his children: Mrs. Betty Benton of Forest.
Mr. Benton enjoyed the company of his friends and the staff at the Madden Lighthouse, and the family would like to express their appreciation for the care that he received during his stay there.
Pallbearers for the service will be Steven Benton, Devon Weems, Tyler Cahoon, Jeremy Wheeler, Tonia “Junior” Benton, and Timothy Benton.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Benton and Richard Pope.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Olivet Building Fund, 4340 Hillsboro-Ludlow Rd., Forest, MS 39074.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the funeral home and on Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church.
Stanley Joy Benton was born October 13, 1940 and passed away September 10, 2017 at the age of 76.
The Scott County native was a retired farmer and a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. Remembered as a jokester among his family and friends, his love for his family will be called to mind for generations to come. Gardening, fishing and hunting were favorite past times, as was being a “chef” – known for his “Stanley Burger” by his grandchildren. Mr. Benton was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Rose M. Benton and his parents: K. J. & Edna Alline Greer Benton.
Survivors include his four children: Tommy (Deniece) Benton, David (Suzette) Benton, and Anne (Randy) Cahoon, all of Forest; and Karen (Ernie) Francis of Bay St. Louis; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother: Tonia (Jean) Benton of Pearl; and the mother of his children: Mrs. Betty Benton of Forest.
Mr. Benton enjoyed the company of his friends and the staff at the Madden Lighthouse, and the family would like to express their appreciation for the care that he received during his stay there.
Pallbearers for the service will be Steven Benton, Devon Weems, Tyler Cahoon, Jeremy Wheeler, Tonia “Junior” Benton, and Timothy Benton.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Benton and Richard Pope.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Olivet Building Fund, 4340 Hillsboro-Ludlow Rd., Forest, MS 39074.
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