Charles William Benton Sr.

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Charles Benton Obituary

Mr. Charles William "Bill" Benton, Sr., 67, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2012. To his family and most who knew him, he was known simply as "Pop." He was born and raised in Pamlico County but spent most of his adult life in Craven County. He was co-owner, with his son, of Coastal Dragline Services, Inc. and could often be found behind the controls of his Cat Excavator. He was a generous man who was always willing to help out anyone in need. He was also a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his beloved Sugar Bear.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Lakeside Chapel at Greenleaf Memorial Park, with the Rev. Mike Register officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Billy Benton, Jr. after the services. Those wishing to offer words of hope and comfort may visit www.pollockbest.com. Memorials, in Bill's name, may be made to American Heart Association 3131 RDU Center Dr. Suite 100 Morrisville, N.C. 27560, www.heart.org.

Bill is survived by his wife, Letha Johnson Benton; son, Charles William "Billy" Benton, Jr., and wife Tara, of New Bern; his brother, Maurice Benton, of Stonewall; and his pride and joy, grandsons, Lane Ross Benton and Charles Landon Benton. Bill is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations has the honor of serving The Benton Family.



Published by Sun Journal from Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, 2012.
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We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Melbie L. and Millie Rice

January 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Bill and I grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same school. May God comfort you all.

Ann Stanley (Nelson)

December 30, 2012

Bill was a classmate of mine at Pamlico County School. I did not know him as an adult, but he was a fine classmate. Sorry for your loss, Maurice and family.

Sandra Hardison

December 29, 2012

WE ARE GOING TO MISS OUR FRIEND BILL ,HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ,,,,

BJ KIRSCHNER

December 27, 2012

Allen & Chrissy French

December 27, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Donald and Hope Whitehurst

December 27, 2012

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST HE WAS A MAN THAT YOU HAD TO LIKE VERY TOUGHTFUL AND KIND HELPFUL AND CARING AUDREY LEWIS AND RICKY LEWIS TREE SERVICE

December 26, 2012

Letha, Billy & family,
We're so sorry for your lose of Bill. I've known him as a very kind person. We go back quite far with fond memories. God bless all. "Only Trust Him".

Alvis & Harriett Collins

December 26, 2012

I am so Very Very Sorry for the Benton's and Everyones Great loss of "Pop". He was very kind, funny, charming and most obviously in Love with his family. I have very fond memories of having wonderful times with the Benton family and my prayers are with You All.

Trish Lewis

December 26, 2012

Letha,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God be with all of you at this time.

Debbbie Cutler

December 26, 2012

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