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Benton D. Laurence

1929 - 2020

Benton D. Laurence obituary, 1929-2020, Lenexa, MO

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1929

DIED

2020

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Benton Laurence Obituary

Benton D. Laurence Benton D. Laurence, 91, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. A private family Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Weston, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Benton was born May 28, 1929, in Wallace, MO to Elbert and Leota Laurence, the youngest of three children. He served in the United States Naval Reserves. Benton retired as Production Manager for Carter Water Corporation after 46 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Mary G. Laurence in 2005. He is survived by his children Patty (Bob) McCall, Terry (Lance) Hensley, Brad (Linda) Laurence and grandson Matt McCall. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, (913) 438-6444)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 16, 2020.

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Susie Haynie

June 11, 2022

Miss You My Dearest Friend God Bless You and Mary and Your Beautiful Family

Susan Haynie

June 10, 2021

I Think of You Every Day Glad You are Happy in Heaven with the love of your life Mary

LaMoyne Deitrickson

June 17, 2020

Patty, Terry and Brad

So sorry to hear about Benton's passing. We had a special relationship. He was my grade school "boyfriend". I'll keep those wonderful memories in my heart. Gonna miss him!

Moyne Deitrickson

Lyne Ryan

June 17, 2020

first met Ben in the barbershop. I purposely took longer on Ben, while cutting his hair. Ben was such an interesting man with so many stories of his lifes experiences, I hung on every word. I think of him often, and know he is in Marys arms. Thank you for being my friend Ben.
Always, Lyne

Susie Tingler/Haynie

June 17, 2020

Benton was a Wonderful Friend, He Will be Truly Missed. I Know He is Smiling
In Heaven with The Love of His Life Mary. My Heart Goes Out To The Family. He Was A True Joy in Life.RIP

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