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He is survived by:
Three sisters:
Virginia Mae Hickman
Peggy Ann Terry
Janis Levon Tucker
One brother:
Kenneth Ray Benson
Two aunts:
Evelyn Woodral
Eva Janway
Several other loved ones and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Altie Mae and Delmar Benson; two sisters, Patricia Benson and Carolyn Jo (Benson) Evans; and two brothers, Jesse Lee Benson and Eugene Benson.
Bobby was a life-long resident of Heavener and was a woodsman. He loved being around his family and friends. Bobby was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a veteran, where he served his country in the United States Army.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Hontubby Cemetery with Brother Joe Haydon Hall officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma with military honors by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63.
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