George Russell Benson, Jr., 83, of Marco Island, FL and formerly of Westminster and Annapolis, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Annapolis, MD. Born on February 15, 1936 in Baltimore and raised in Westminster, Mr. Benson was the son of the late G. Russell and Caroline Foutz Benson. He was the husband of the late Patricia Rodgers Benson, his high school sweetheart, to whom he was married for 50 years. In the mid 1960's George and Pat settled their family in Anne Arundel County. In 1971 they established Benson Motor Cars, Ltd., across the Eastport bridge in Annapolis. George believed that if your job is your passion, you will never work a day in your life. George was passionate about automobiles. George was a philanthropist who supported charitable causes in education, medicine and the arts around the country, but especially in his beloved Maryland. Over the years, George served as trustee at McDaniel College and Severn School and as a member of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board where he chaired the capital campaign for the Clatanoff Pavilion. He was a lifelong Rotarian, a member of the Downtown Annapolis Club and proud founder of the Parole Club. A man of honor and integrity, George's life and work were guided by his faith in God and his adherence to the Rotary 4-Way Test. Surviving him are his beloved daughters and sons-in-law Caroline and Brian Tringali of Alexandria, Virginia and Katie and Greg Nivens of Lutherville, Maryland; adoring grandchildren Scott and Grace Tringali and Zoe Nivens; and devoted partner of the last 9 years Gwenn Patten. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by sister Caroline Benson Schaeffer. The family will welcome friends for a Memorial Service on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at 5:00pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401 Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of George R Benson, Jr to Calvary United Methodist Church. Arrangements provided by Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel. Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Sep. 30, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for George Benson

14 Entries

Janis Rotner

October 7, 2019

Dear Katie and Greg,
Glen and I attended the very moving memorial service for Mr. Benson and it was a lovely tribute to a fine man. My father Hillard Donner always enjoyed George and Pat. We hope your wonderful memories of him will carry through during your life time.
Janis Donner Rotner and Glen Rotner

Lee Zorn

October 4, 2019

The honor I had to be an employee and friend to Mr B. I admired him throughout my automotive career watching and listening to his values and ethics in running a business. I'll always cherish the memories working for him and how he treated his employees.It was truly a Benson Motor cars family. I will miss him dearly now but my memory will hold all the good times and chats we had in my office. I know he is resting and peace and certainly know who is with now.

October 3, 2019

We are so sorry to learn of George's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Grace's mom & Dad (we met at Hideaway Beach, we moved from Alexandria, Va), Gwenn and entire family. George was a great family man, fellow Rotarian and enjoyed knowing him.
We'll miss him dearly.
Oak and Peter Kirn (Hideaway Beach, Marco Island)

Kitty Miller

October 2, 2019

We are so sorry to hear of George's passing...he was a super great guy and lots of fun. A Good bocce ball player too! It was our privilege to know him and he will be greatly missed!

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Delese Spriggs

October 2, 2019

My condolences to the Benson family. Thank you Caroline and Katie for sharing your father with my sister Dwen. There are so many things I could say on her behalf, because she has shared with us how much he meant to her. May you find comfort!

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Steve Frantzich

October 1, 2019

Among his many charitable endeavors, George was a strong supporter of Books for International Goodwill (www.big-books.org), a project of the Parole (Annapolis) Rotary Club. He not only encouraged the project, but also visited recipients in Africa and contributed financially. One of his last outings was a visit to the B.I.G. warehouse where he showed great interest in the operations of the volunteers. He will be sorely missed.

September 30, 2019

I am truly sorry about the passing of your loved one. May God strengthen your family during this time of loss. Deepest sympathies

Dennis Nolte

September 30, 2019

I am said to of the passing of George Benson...one of best people I have ever met
I am still driving the 1995 Mercedes he sold me in that year...and I plan to keep it
forever...
I wish his family the best during this difficult time in their lives...hope to see him
in heaven...

Ray Simms

September 30, 2019

The most kind hearted human being i ever met.he was my mentor.if it wasnt for "chief" i dont know were i would be today.this is truely a sad time for me personally and a sad time for anyone who knew this wonderfull man.i thank god for him.God has a new angel now.

N. S.

September 29, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family of George Benson. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

Skip and Chris Brown

September 29, 2019

George was a wonderful man, a gentleman and a friend who we will miss greatly.

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