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Dexter Benner

Jacksonville, Florida

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BENNER Dexter Benner, 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2007. Born in Los Angeles, California on March 20, 1920 to Henry and Hazel Benner. He attended USC. He proudly served in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific and received numerous awards, the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal,...

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Dear Lynn, Kim and Julie,
Sara and I were so sad to hear of your loss. Even though we have lost touch with you thru the years we still have fond memories of special times with your family and the fun times we had on the boat...
hearing your Dad's stories of the "Purple Burples" that lived under the bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Sara expressed to me that every time she crosses the Julington Creek Bridge she thinks of you guys!!!! "Thanks for the...

Dear Lynn, My heart goes out to you, Dex died so close to the date of of Tony's death, I just felt I couldn't handle seeing you when I was in JAX last week You had a long wonderful life with him, for tha I evey you. It will help if you talk about your life together to your friends and family. The emptiness will never go away, just becomes a dull ache in time. Call if you want someone to cry with, I really understand
Loads of love

Lynn, My thoughts are with you at this time. Dex and I have not had much time together in the last few years but I have never forgotten him. I will cherish my memories of our times together for the rest of my life. He was quite a man.

Lynn, Kimmie, & Julie: I am so sorry for your loss. How fortunate you were to have had Dexter. May your memories comfort you.
Love, Norma Hagan

The beach just won't be the same without Mr. Benner walking each day at low tide. What precious memories I have of walking with Mr. Benner during the last 10 years. When Andrew (almost 11) was a baby I walked the beach daily, pushing him in his red baby jogger. Mr. Benner always had a kind word to share and was so upbeat.(He even accepted soggy cheerios and goldfish from a tiny chubby hand and acted like they were fine chocolates) How surprised i was when I asked him one day what his name...

Sorry to hear of Dexter's passing. He was a good friend and a good boatsman. So years since we have been together.

With many fond childhood memories of Mr. B, especially entertaining us on the organ. My deepest sympathy to the family. I know how much he was loved by you all. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of your loss.
Love, Mary Hardage Archuleta