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Bobbie Benson Obituary

Bobbie Benson passed away Sept. 23, 2005, at Akron City Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Bobbie was the eldest of seven children born to Robert and Ju-lia Tolbert. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, William (Sole) Tolbert, James Manley Tolbert (Warren), Robert Tolbert, and sister, Edna Porch.

She is survived by by sisters, Frankie Adcock and Juet Tolbert, and special friend, Mozelle Trevillion and family, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday at Glendale Cemetery at 12 noon, with Rev. Dr. Curtis Walker officiating. Friends may call at Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 477 White Pond Dr. 323, Akron, Ohio 44313.


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

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Sep. 25 to Sep. 27, 2005.

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Gwen Poole

September 28, 2005

We continue to keep your family in our prayers.



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BARNEST TREVILLION

September 27, 2005

May God be with you in your hour of need.

Melva Glass-Foster

September 26, 2005

Heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss.

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

September 25, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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