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Herbert Benton

1954 - 2021

Herbert Benton obituary, 1954-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1954

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Herbert Benton Obituary

Herbert Wallace Benton "Flip" was born February 2, 1954. He attended Froebel High & Horace Mann High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. He participated in the US Special Olympics for disabled veterans. Herbert is preceded by death by his loving wife Carolyn Benton, father Herbert (Betty) Benton, grandparents Frank & Evelyn Barber, Leanna Hodge, Datie Benton, Ruben and Mattie Pillow, daughter Ife Simmons, son Jerrod Benton, favorite uncle Frank Barber Jr., Herbert departed this life September 4, 2021. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: Loving mother Mildren McClinon of Gary, IN; Children James (Katrina) Benton of Milwaukee, WI, Nicole Benton of Gary, IN, Cory Benton of Anderson, IN, Anthony Milton of Gary, IN, Chiquitta Lathan of Chicago, IL, Varsheen Smith of Beaufort, SC; 5 sisters LaVeeda Benton, Venita (Lonnie) Williams, Carmelita (Frank) Nelson, Denise Benton, Devona (Frank) Benton all of Chicago, IL; loved like a brother Howard Tinsdale; 28 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; Special friends Zolly, special nieces LaTasha Benton (Fatza) and granddaughter Candance Benton. Visitation Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 12 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 w. 11th Ave. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

Published by Post-Tribune from Sep. 13 to Sep. 21, 2021.
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If I was going through a war zone I wouldn't need a thousand men just one Herbert Flip Benton by my side and I am sure we both will survive the most righteous Brother not right righteous I ever had the honor of serving with RIP mighty warrior GOD loves you and so doI

Preacher Tenn

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January 14, 2024

My condolences to family...R.I.P. Flip

Richard Gordon

September 16, 2021

Grew up with Flip..a loyal friend.. my heart gently weeps

Darrell Taylor

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September 13, 2021

Sending prayers to Mildren and the entire family, Flip was the best brother in law, he had known me all my life and I am humble to have had you in my life, thanks for being a big brother to me, love you always, your little sis, Missy.

Jamese Hmaide

September 13, 2021

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14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Sep

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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