Benny Eison

Benny Eison obituary

Benny Eison

Benny Eison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Messmer-Goodwin Funeral Home on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Benny Eison 03/08/1942 - 05/25/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Benny Eison. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandad, brother, and proud veteran who served our country with honor, His dedication to family and service touched so many lives.

Benny was preceded in death by his parents, William Dabney Eison and Agnes Anastasia (Jackson) Eison. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley (Carder) Eison; sons, Robert David Eison (Wendy) and William Jason Eison (Delores); grandchildren, Garrett Tyler, Olivia Grace, Isabella Maggie, Matt Chaney; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Haylie, Bentley Chaney; brothers, William Dean Eison, Earnest Edward Eison; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers: Bill Eison (brother), Ernie Eison (brother), Rick Wiley (friend), and Harry Mask (friend)

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home in Warrior, AL. Visitation from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with service beginning at 3:00 PM. Interment to follow at Mt Zion Cemetery.

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