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BENTON, Dorsey age 85 of Waynesville passed away Sun. March 27, 2005 at his residence. Born November 25, 1919 to Mike and Mary Benton in Cannel City, KY. Dorsey received a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University and a master's degree from the University of Kentucky. He was a WWII Army Veteran, an avid reader, and greatly enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was a member of the OEA-NEA (Ret.) and the Waynesville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a grandson Brian J. Benton, one sister Thelma Patrick, and one brother Grover Benton. He is survived by his wife Maxine, married 60 years; son Jim and his wife Deborah Benton of Waynesville; two daughters Kay Benton of Columbus and Lynne and her husband Joe Barnett of TX; five grandchildren Joseph and Kayci Barnett, Michael, Mary, and Emily Benton; brother Mike and his wife Juanita Benton of KY; and three sisters Oakley Smith of Medway, Flora Perkins of KY, and Susan Oakley of Beavercreek. Funeral services 11:00 A.M. Wed. March 30 at STUBBS-CONNER FUNERAL HOME, Waynesville. Rev. Joe Hansen and Rev. Jing Chow officiating. Burial Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends 9-11 am Wed. at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to the Waynesville United Methodist Church.
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MILDRED & RICHARD SHEEHAN
March 29, 2005
Dear Maxine and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Dorsey's passing. I think Dorsey and I worked together for about 20 years. And with Dorsey, education was uppermost. A very very nice person and will be missed by many.
May God bless you and yours.
Mildred and Richard
Eric, Kelly, Anna and Josie Miller
March 29, 2005
We are neighbors to the Bentons. We have 2 little girls who loved to have conversations with Mr. Benton. He would often fall asleep in the sun on the back deck, and my girls got such a kick out of him sleeping in the sun. When Mr. Benton began to get sick last year, Anna and Josie always included Mr. Benton in their prayers. I am certain that he will be missed.
Blessings,
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