Washington, District of Columbia
1950 - 2023
Benton John F. Benton Executive, Smithsonian Institution October 24, 1950 â€" September 19, 2023 Unexpectedly, with his husband and life partner, David Briggs, at his side, John passed away after a short illness at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia. They had been longtime residents of Arlington...
Read MoreA respected and valuable member of our Pine Bay community, John always had the best interests of everyone at heart. John always made himself available, was engaging, upbeat and most of all the embodiment of the "Virginia Gentleman". All of our lives are richer for having known John.
Larry Brown
October 13, 2023 | Friend
|A class act and friend to all! Jerry and Carolyn Strum
Carolyn and Jerry Strum
October 09, 2023 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Nancy & Eddie Riggin
October 04, 2023 | Newark, DE
Johnny was a perfect student when I I taught him in sixth grade knew he would be very successful! Love you Johnny ! Rest in peace!
Barbara Eubank
October 04, 2023
Warm memories of his kindnesses and collegiality at the Air and Space Museum.
David DeVorkin
October 04, 2023 | Work
Earth & Sky Memorial
Douglas & Elizabeth Scheffler
October 04, 2023 | Arlington, VA
