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Wanda Oakley
February 11, 2023
Dear Duward and Dwayne, I did not know your Dad had passed as we moved to south Georgia in 2006. Sometimes your Dad would get so mad with me and then sometimes he joked and laughed with and at me. I know that he is and was well respected by people in the finance business. He helped people when they had a financial crisis. I'm sorry that I didn't know or I would have made an effort to come to Macon for the services. All of you will be in my prayers even after all this time.
Denice Robinson-Lawhorn
March 2, 2009
Dear Family,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful person to me. I worked at Crest for several years for him. He always took care of us no matter what the circumstances were. He was very thoughtful and kind to many people. I will never forget him. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Tap Nelson
February 17, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I lived across the street from him and the the guys on Kent Drive back in the 80's. He was a good fella. My prayers go out to Dwayne, Duward and the family...
Tap Nelson
Billy Cox
February 16, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Orvil & Nell Nichols
February 14, 2009
Christian greetings Pat, Duwand, Dwayne and family. I was so sad to hear about the passing of my friend Jimmy Benson. I felt it a honor when he ask me to do the M C work for him at the concerts in Warner Robins. I have his picture on my wall where I was interviewing him on WBML Radio when I was general Manager there
Sorry I could not be there for the funeral. I now live and pastor a church just out side of Columbia, Tn.
Our prayers are with you all
Jerry & Andrea Fortner
February 14, 2009
To the Jimmy Benson Family our deepest condolences. Jimmy was a good man and we thank him so very much for the Southern Gospel Groups he brought to Warner Robins over the past years. I do believe we came to most of the concerts over the last 10-15 years. He will truly be missed.
Katie McDaniel
February 14, 2009
I hope this message reaches Duward, this is Katie McDaniel, I used to work for your dad down at Crest. Im so sorry to hear of his passing. I read the obituary one hour after his funeral. Sorry I couldnt make it. I send my deepest condolences. I will be praying for yours and your brothers family during this time. Last time I saw Mr Benson was a few months ago at the bank. He stood there a told a few jokes, then he told me to stop by and see ya'll. Now I wish I would have stopped by one more time. Best wishes to ya'll!
Janice & Richard Brown
February 14, 2009
Pat,
Richard and I are so sorry for your loss. We thought alot of Jimmy. We want you to know we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you at all. We are a telephone call away. Love you. Richard and Janice Brown
Jeff Moreland
February 13, 2009
Dear Ms.Pat,
I am sorry to hear about Brother Jimmy, I frist met him when I was traveling with Tony Gore as his road Manager,"driver" I was Blessed to know him! He was loved by a lot of people, and you also for bringing Gospel music to this area of Ga. Our prayers and love are with you during this time of a home going! Thanks for all you and Brother Jimmy did for Gospel music!.
God Bless
Leroy
Jeff Moreland
Rachel Coan
February 13, 2009
Pat
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. My heart goes out to you.
Rachel
Carol Kelley Hobbs
February 13, 2009
Duward and Dewayne,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a special person and raised two very special men. I enjoyed working with all of you down at Crest. He will be missed. I will have you and your familys in my thoughts and prayers. I just lost my dad in October so I know what you are feeling. Just try to remember the good times. Everything else is in the past.
Love you both,
Glenn McGee
February 12, 2009
To the Benson Family: I had wondered why the absence of Southern Gospel Music in Middle Georgia lately and now I know. Jimmy just did not feel up to the work involved. Can I tell you that he provided the very best in Southern Gospel to a large population of Georgia for years? There were times when I questioned whether he broke even on a concert. Still, he carried on. He was one of the finest gentlemen that I have known and I believe I am richer because of it. You are very lucky to have had Jimmy with you for so long. Jimmy is already missed. The staff he brought to the Warner Robins Civic Center was just outstanding. God Bless all of you. I share your sadness.
Jane Haralson
February 12, 2009
Duward, my son in law, and family. Sorry about the death of your Father. Our prayers are with you and know how you are feeling. May God continue to bless you, Alleyne and my grandsons. Love you.
Hank Griffeth
February 12, 2009
Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed the times I spent with you and Jimmy while you gave me the pleasure of assisting you all with the internet presence for Benson Promotions. You all did bring much joy to peoples' lives by bringing them the best of Southern Gospel music.
Hank
JIMMIE AND CAROLE CHITTY
February 11, 2009
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JIMMY'S PASSING. WE HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS A REALLY FINE PERSON. HE DID SO MUCH TO KEEP SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC ALIVE. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE IN THIS AREA WHO IS OR HAS BEEN IN GOSPEL MUSIC. WE WILL KEEP ALL THE FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS THEY GO THRU THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Andrea Dees
February 11, 2009
Both of my parents, John and JoAnne Dees, graduated from high school with Mr. Benson and we are very saddened to hear of your loss.
Susan Marshall
February 11, 2009
Duward, Alleyne and boys, Dwayne and family, I am so sorry that you are going through this difficult time now. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Kaye Wansley
February 11, 2009
Duward, Alleyne, Joshua, Matthew, Nicholas, Dwayne and Natalie,
I know this is a difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love to you all. Call if I can help in any way.
Kaye
Lynn Watson
February 11, 2009
Dewayne and Duward: We were sorry to read about your father's passing, and please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Lynn and Danny Watson
Peggy Puryear
February 11, 2009
Dear Duward, Alleyne, Joshua, Matthew, Nicholas, Dwayne, Natalie, and Meryt
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
May God grant you peace at this time.
Barbara Flournoy
February 11, 2009
Hi Pat, my prayers are with you during this very difficult time. love, Barbara ( liz thompson's mom).
Naomi Johnson
February 11, 2009
Be assured of my family's prayers for you at this time. May God strengthen you.
Sara Forehand
February 11, 2009
Pat & Dwayne & families. So sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed by so many. May God bless you all. Dear Lord, bless those who mourn, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day knowing YOU are there. Amen
Sara Forehand
February 11, 2009
God bless you all
Leigh Ann Avera
February 11, 2009
Duward and & Dewayne
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He maybe gone but he loved each one of you till the end. There were blocks in the road.....but he loved you and was so very proud of you both.
I love you guys and will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Goolsby
February 11, 2009
Dear Pat,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Jimmy were a blessing to our community. Thank you for keeping Southern Gospel Music alive and well in Central Georgia. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Christ,
Mark and Wanda Goolsby & Family
New Beginning Pentecostal Church
Forsyth, Ga.
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