Benson Bryant Obituary

Benson Albert Bryant

Eden — Benson Albert Bryant, 90, of Murrells Inlet, SC, entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2020, at his residence surrounded by the family that loved him so much.

A full military graveside service with private burial (immediate family) will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20 at Overlook Cemetery in Eden, NC. Pastor Joey McNeal will be officiating.

Born November 14, 1930, in Spray, NC, he was the son of the late Lidge A. Bryant and Lois Sams Bryant Benson. He retired from Stanleytown Furniture in Stanleytown, VA. Benson also served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

Benson is predeceased by brothers, Phillip Bryant, Billy Bryant, Ronnie Bryant and sister, Nancy B. Hopkins. Benson is survived by his loving wife, Linda Vause Bryant; sisters, Muriel B. Caldwell (Jim) of Murrells Inlet, SC, Gloria B. Wilkins, Margaret B. Stump (Richard) of Eden, NC, one brother Wayne Bryant (Charlotte) of Bassett, VA, sister-in-law Judy Y. Bryant of Collinsville, VA, brother-in-law Howard Hopkins of Eden, NC, sons Michael Bryant (Debbie) of Bassett, VA, Gary Bryant (Barbara) of Collinsville, VA, Michael Vause (Mary), Ricky Vause (Emily), Jason Vause (April) of Georgetown, SC, Eric Vause (Missy) of Summerville, SC and one daughter Angie Ragan (Matt) of Murrells Inlet, SC, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchilden and a number of nieces and nephews.

Benson was a member of Murrells Inlet Baptist Church, Murrells Inlet, SC and Fort Trial Baptist Church in Stanleytown, VA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fort Trial Baptist Church, 170 Oak Level Rd., Stanleytown, VA 24168. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

Published by Greensboro News & Record from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22, 2020.
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Go rest high on that mountain Benson. You had a great life and your smile will never be forgotten. Love you!

Ricky and Emily Vause

November 20, 2020

So sorry for the loss of "Papa Bryant!"

Robert Stout II

November 19, 2020

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