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Cameron Benison Obituary
At his time of death he was a member of Third Baptist Church in Petersburg, Va., and part of the Men's Ministry. He was employed by the Youth Empowerment Services as a cook, as well as AppleSpice Junction Catering Services.
Cameron was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Katherine and George Benison; maternal grandmother, Rosetta Phillips; uncle, Griffin Benison; aunt, Katherine Mikens; and cousins, Andre Mason, Albert Sedgewick Phillips and Inez Kimble. He was also preceded in death by his stepgrandson, Tyeray Nicholas Blanks.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Quencia Benison; mother, Pearlie Mae Benison-Walker (Robert); father, Cammon Benison (Carolyn); children, Cameron (Francy), Chris, Jahiem and Corinthia. He also leaves behind, two devoted stepchildren, DeAnna Bonner (Ray), Jay'Quan Elliot; a host of uncles, aunts, devoted aunts, Hattie Murphy and Sylvia Hattchett and aunt-in-law, Sharon Flemings; cousins, devoted cousin and bingo buddy, Avis Avents; lifelong friends, Milton Sweet and Terri and Ed Coleman; devoted friends, James (DJ) Mason, Bernard Heyward, Gerald Williams and Darist Harrell. Cameron will be greatly missed by his uncle-in-law, Reggie Ridley, and cousins-in-law, Alonzo and Audwin Goldsmith, who welcomed him into the family with open arms.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at the Harvell Family Cemetery, Jarratt, Va.
The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-6614.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Benison online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Cindy Bane
July 2, 2009
Q, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the love of God, your friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bill Holland
July 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
kulonnie thomas
June 30, 2009
ilove you very much and both me and your daugther kahiliya benison will miss you cam very much you will always remeber you and will always be in our hearts. rest in peace baby lovealways kulonnie
W. T. Evans
June 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maurice "Mo" and Angela White
June 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
NIPPY/WANDA HARVELL
June 30, 2009
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND THE FAMILY.
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