Fred Rogers Benson, Jr.

Fred Rogers Benson, Jr. obituary, Watkinsville, GA

Fred Rogers Benson, Jr.

Fred Benson, Jr. Obituary

Visit the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West website to view the full obituary.

Fred Rogers Benson, Jr., 85, died June 21, 2025.

A native of Columbus, GA, Fred was the only son of the late Delia Alice Pirkle and Fred Rogers Benson. He was a graduate of Southwest DeKalb High. Fred moved to the Athens area sixty years ago where he stayed, eventually making Oconee County his home. He spent his younger years on horseback & working as a Farrier. He loved the Lord and was a beloved father to his 6 children.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at the funeral home Monday, June 23, 2025. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Hunter officiating. All are welcome to attend graveside services.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Victoria Groover Benson; children, West (Lori) Benson of Canton, TX, Mark (Jennifer) Benson of Watkinsville, GA, Sherry B. (Jimmy) Smith of Roanoke, AL, Jackie B. Batson of Tuscaloosa, AL, Dee B. (Allison) Diget-Carden of Senoia, GA, Chance (Kelly) Benson of Bogart, GA; sister, Juanita Tate of Perry, GA; fourteen grandchildren and two baby-angels; seventeen great grandchildren.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West

1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

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