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Maxie Wayne Benton

Maxie Benton Obituary

MAXIE WAYNE
BENTON, 70
Loving Husband & Father

LAKELAND - Maxie Wayne Benton, 70, passed away on October 31, 2009 due to respiratory failure.
He was born on May 10, 1939 in Perry, FL and was a Lakeland resident since 1942. Mr. Benton worked as a production supervisor for CF Industries in Plant City. He was an Air Force and National Guard Veteran from 1956-1967. Mr. Benton attended the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene. He loved the outdoors and was a simple man. He had a great personality and was always the life of the party. Mr. Benton was a great father, grandfather and songwriter, loved sports and was a Florida Gators fan, little league coach, guitar player and enjoyed family time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley & Ella Benton and his sister, Connie Hollingsworth. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary E. Benton of Lakeland, his sons, Keith (Wendy) Benton, Mark (Maria) Benton and Nick Benton all of Lakeland, FL; his brothers, Richard Leon Benton, Willard Russell "Doug" Benton both of Lakeland and Steve Roland Benton of Ashland city, TN; and nine grandchildren, Jordan, Kristin, Courtney, Karley, Taylor, Carter, Andy, Victoria, and Michael.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 S. Bartow Road. A service will be held at Highland Park Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at Mount Tabor Cemetery in Lakeland. Online guestbook available at
www.lakelandfuneralhome.com .

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Published by The Ledger on Nov. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Maxie Benton

21 Entries

Jillian Fouts

November 14, 2009

Nick and family,
I was so sorry to hear that you were losing your dad, husband, and grandfather at the same time we were losing ours. The roles they played were important ones that will forever be missed. It hurts terribly to know that we will never create another memory with them but thankfully, we have fond memories to reflect on as long as we live. Both were fun, kind, family men and the world will not be the same without them. I wish you all strength during this difficult healing process and I will always look back on the days visiting your house on Robin Road with fondness. Thank you for letting me be part of your family for so many years. Mr. Benton will be missed!
Love,
jill

Nick Benton

November 6, 2009

To my dad,
I still cant get it. It is like a bad dream. I want yo here with us. I want to hear your voice again. I would repeat myself to you a million times just to have you back. I lost the only father i'll ever have and only hope to be like one day. I watched our memory dvd of you last night and cried. Again. There won't be a day that goes by that it won't hurt. But I know you will give me strength to help me through. I love you so very much and pray to see you waiting at the Gates for me when I get there! I loveyou dad!!! To my mom and brothers and family, words cant express how much everyone of you mean to me. I love you. To my son Carter, you are my rock and hope to make you as proud of me one day as I am of my dad. Love all you guys.

Nicole (Bisnath) Aulisio

November 4, 2009

Nick & family,

I have great memories of Mr. Benton from when I was little being such a kind and charming man, patiently putting up with the little girl next door. He will be missed, but live on in the hearts of those who loved him. I hope you find peace knowing he is at home with God. Prayers and thoughts to all of you in this difficult time. Love, Nicole (Bisnath) Aulisio

November 4, 2009

Mary & family
My prayers are with you in this sad time. I lost my husband, Jerry Cobb in January so I know some of what you are going thru. Let the Lord put his loving arms around and give you comfort as no one else can.

Sincerely

Donna Faye (Weatherford) Cobb
Email [email protected]

Roger Sherman

November 4, 2009

I remember a kind and gentle guy. He will be sorely missed.

Joyce CLark

November 4, 2009

Mary and family, Sorry to here of Maxies passing. I can remember the good time we had at Helen and Johns 5oth.May God bless and keep you in his hands at this time. Keeping you in my prayers. Joyce

November 3, 2009

Mary,Keith,Mark & Nick,
I am sorry for your loss of a precious Husband and Father. Maxie was a kind and caring man. Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers.God will give you what you need one day at a time.
With Love Paula

November 3, 2009

Nick and family,

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. We knew how much you admired him from the times that you spoke of him. We know you are going to miss him but try and think on the good times. We will be praying for you and your entire family.

Blessings to you all
Ronnie, Laura and Reannah Horton

Timi Benton

November 3, 2009

Aunt Mary, Keith, Mark & Nick,

I will never forget what a wonderful man my uncle maxie was. He was so funny, and was always happy ! The Lord will give all of us the strength we need to get thru this. He will be missed but never forgotten. In my heart forever.
Love Timi Benton

Jerry Davis

November 3, 2009

Mrs Benton:

I am sorry for your loss and I have you and your family in my prayers. Maxie was a very close friend throughout Jr. and Senior High School. He was a great friend and an even greater person I'm sure he be will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Carter Benton

November 3, 2009

I love you Papa. You are now my angel looking over me from heaven.

Chris kennedy

November 3, 2009

Aunt Mary, Mark, Keith, I'm sorry about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. I know the Lord will see you through, this very difficult time. Chris has very fond memories, of uncle Maxie. Love Chris & Denise

Brian & Niki Donohue

November 3, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Jim Cuthbertson

November 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Maxie's passing. We worked together for a number of years at Florida Tile. Maxie was a great person to work and play golf with. I will never forget the skit he did with Earl Sutton, Gary Heath, and Jack Baxley at one of our Credit Union parties wearing the big hats.
I now live in Utah but wanted you to know that I am praying for the family at this difficult time.
Jim Cuthbertson

Ann Gutierrez-Garcia

November 3, 2009

Mrs Benton, Mark, Keith, and Nick... My Condolences to you all for your loss... I will miss Mr. Benton, especially will miss him giving me a hard time about Norte Dame :) He will always be a part of Me and Jordan. Ann Gutierrez-Garcia, Sinton, Texas.

JIM SHIERLING

November 3, 2009

MARK AND FAMILY I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , I KNOW THE LORD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME , REMEMBER THE LORD SAID HE WILL NOT PUT ANYTHING ON US THAT WE CAN'T TAKE.I WILL PRAY FOR YOU ALL. JIM ,REGINA AND STEVEN SHIERLING.

Willie Paquin

November 3, 2009

Mr. Benton will be greatly missed. His smile, sense of humor and pleasant nature made him one of my favorite patients while I worked at the Watson Clinic Lab. I always told him he had a radio speaker's voice, something that always made him smile. I will certaintly miss him very much. Rest in peace Mr. Benton.

Zoraida Torres

November 3, 2009

Nick & family

May God guide you through this tough time and keep you safe. He is another Angel in heaven now. God Bless You All.

Zoraida Torres
G&K Services

Ian Cone

November 3, 2009

Mr Benton,
"MY MAN " thank you for all the great memories and all the talks that i will always cherish. Mrs Benton, i love you and i am here for you always and i am so sorry for your loss of an awesome husband and bestfriend. Keith,Mark, Nick to all my brothers we lost an awesome father,bestfriend but as he would always say dont worry bout him he will be alright, he is def alright sitting on a river bank drinking coffee and struming his guitar for GRANNY, brothers i am here for you, i will miss him like crazy. Mr B i will see ya on the other side LOVE YOU...
Ian Cone
(ADOPTED SON)

November 3, 2009

Doug, and family. You may not remember me but we all played baseball together. Got you folks in our prayers.
Jackie Jackson
Morriston, Florida

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