Bradley Martin Benson

Bradley Martin Benson obituary, Kennett, MO

Bradley Martin Benson

Bradley Benson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bradley Martin Benson, of Kennett, son of the late Roy Lee Benson and Mable Newton Benson, was born September 27, 1935 in Campbell, Missouri and departed this life on September 10, 2025, at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 14 days. Bradley married Etolla Strother who preceded him in death on December 22, 2023.
Bradley was retired from AT&T where he was a communications tech and served his country in the National Guard.
Survivors include:
Son: Kurt Benson (Angela) of Paragould, AR
Daughter: Renee Teel (Bryan) of Paragould
Two grandchildren: Ethan Benson (Ellie) of Paducah, KY
Ashton Lee (Jordan) of Kennett, MO
Great grandchild: Eric Benson
Other relatives and many friends
Bradley was preceded in death by three brothers: Dean, Shirley and Gail
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am at the McDaniel Chapel, with Mr. Nolan Glover officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Mark Jordan, David Jordan, Ethan Benson, Bryan Teel, Randy Cook and Richard Benson. Honorary pallbearers: Larry Strother and Tommy Samples.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.
online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com
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