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Willie Benson Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

Homegoing Celebration for Willie T. Benson, Jr., of Conley, Ga., will be held Friday, December 16, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Welcome Friend Baptist Church, 1430 Bouldercrest Rd., Atlanta, with remains placed in state at 9:30 a.m. Rev. John H. Smith, pastor, officiating. Interment Kennedy International Memorial Gardens. He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Pauline (Johnson) Benson; two daughters, Miren Barthalomew, Kieser Williams; one son-in-law, Craig Williams; four granddaughters, Crystien Nicole, Airen Simone, Amber Renee and Cori Janai Williams; two brothers, three sisters; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at 4141 Cedar Valley Lane, Conley, Ga., at 10:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave. (404) 371-0772-3.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Marie Jones

March 1, 2006

To The Benson Family:



Our prayers shall be with you all during this time of sorrow and in the days thereafter. God SHALL wipe away all tears from your eyes, because earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.



The Family of Edd Benson

CLARENCE hayes jr.

December 19, 2005

GREETING TO THE BENTON & THE WHITERS FAMILYS WE THE HAYES FAMILYS WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE SHARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF THE HOME GOING OF YOUR LOVE ONE,AND THAT OUR PRAYER WILL CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU,AND THAT GOD WILL HOLD AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFETY.

Sarah Ann Hull Williams

December 15, 2005

To The Benson Family, Continue to Trust in God, to supply all of your needs. He will give you strength to get through this difficult time. May God continue to Bless you and your family.

Eva Sellars-Hicks

December 15, 2005

To Eddie Benson & Family,

I was very sadded to know of the passing of Willie. Please know that you have you are in my heart and prayers.

Your classmate, Eva Sellars Hicks

S H Archer High Class of 1961

Lillian Gill

December 15, 2005

With deepest sympathy our prayers are with you. The Gill family and usher board # 3.

Joyce Eppinger

December 15, 2005

To the Benson family, be strong as God performs his good works. He knows what's best for his children and when it's time to call them home. We love you and you all are in our prayers. Many blessings

Joyce, Shep, Monique & Jerremy

The Eppingers

Michelle (Mangum) Elmore

December 15, 2005

The assurance of a spiritual life...

is death not being an end...

but a transformation.



May you find peace in hope.



With heartfelt sympathy.



Michelle (Mangum) Elmore

Carrie Williams

December 15, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pastor Roderick Williams & Family

Darryl & Pam Buggs and Family

December 13, 2005

Benson Family,



May The Lord our God give you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement.

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