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Herman Benson Obituary

Mr. Herman Benson
1929-2014
Mr. Herman Benson Sr., 84, passed away on November 16, 2014. A wake will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 from 6 - 9pm in Marie's Chapel at Wiley Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at New Friendship Baptist Church ~ 2019 Ellington.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2014.

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Arnold Collins

November 23, 2014

My condolences to the family of Herman Benson. Having met Benson at a young, his legacy in Acres Home will be rememered. May God continue to hold the family in his hands.

Ms.Autrey Stewart-Dunlap & Family

November 21, 2014

Mr. Herman Benson Sr. shall always be remembered for his unique legacy of life. His unusually high work ethic, his love for family, his great concern for his children, his generous spirit of helping others, his support of the government, his strong will of his opinion, He was well read and self taught in many areas of life. A VERY UNIQUE MAN. He will certainly be missed but never forgotten. JOHN 3:16

November 21, 2014

To the Benson family look to the hills God is in controll,he is to sweet to make a mistake. He will carry you threw this. hard time. He knows whats best for us. My prayers are with the family. Henereitta Wilburn and family.

Clara Chaney & Family

November 21, 2014

To Tina and Family, During this time of bereavement, find comfort knowing that the one you love is home now, free at peace. May God Bless.

November 21, 2014

RIP Uncle Boise, we will miss you.
Love Terrie & Jackie Johnson

Shannon D

November 21, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3

Donell (J DOVE) Williams

November 21, 2014

I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND MR. BENSON. MAY GOD GIVE YOUR FAMILY COMFORT.

Linda Williams

November 21, 2014

Condolences extended to the passing of my very good fri'end Mr. Benson. He was to go to person whenever I needed him. I will truly miss him. He was an icon in the 44 Acres Homes area. May God give his family comfort during their time of sorrow. RIP my friend RIP

November 21, 2014

Former Freight Truck /Wrecker Driver who always greeted you with a smile.
RIP!

The Coylie Blake Family

L. G

November 21, 2014

To the Benson and Miller family! My prayers go out to u at this ur hour of bereavement, earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. May GOD hold u in the palm of his hands.

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Wake

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

O. W. Wiley Mortuary - Houston

1290 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX 77018

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22

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

New Friendship Baptist Church

2019 Ellington, TX

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