Bennie Franklin BECTON Jr.

BECTON, Bennie Franklin Jr., 60, of Seffner, entered into rest July 17, 2015. Bennie was a retired Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army. He served as a Ranger, Recruiter, and a Jumpmaster. He served in the Invasion of Granada and he was a jump trainer in Korea. Bennie worked as a sales representative for MELCO, and worked at the Riverview Post Office. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, and celebrating and decorating the house for holidays. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Sr.; and infant granddaughter. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathleen; son, Bennie F. Becton III; mother, Helen Sutton; sisters, Jan Townson, Myra Keran; niece, Tracy; grand- nephews, Dustin, Austin; grandniece, Korey; adopted nieces, Wendy, Vicky, Nikki, Lisa Sriprapaporn; their aunt, Wanpen Dodge; extended family in Thailand; numerous friends. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Stowers Funeral Home, interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. in Florida National Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Bennie's memory.