BENTON CLEMMONS - Mr. Ronald Willard Benton, 77, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at his home. He was born September 4, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to Willard Elwood and Emily Margerum Benton. Mr. Benton was a wonderful husband and father. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and was retired from McDonnell Douglas after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Wayne Franklin Benton. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Benton of the home; three sons, Steven Benton of Winston-Salem, David Benton of Hansville, WA, and James Benton (Jennifer Doherty) of Seattle, WA; two grandsons, Alex Coldwell Benton and Zachary Richard Benton; a brother, Raymond Benton (Yvonne) of San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or the cancer center of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2010.

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June 10, 2010

Dear Evelyn, Barbara and I were sorry to read of Ronnie's in todays newspaper.We were unable to attend the funeral service, as we did not read the paper until after the services. Ronnie had a special place in mine and Barabra hearts. Ronnie and I attended school together and also enlisted in the Air Force together. Ronnie also was our BEST MAN at our wedding 47 years ago this Aug. We send our condelence to you and your family.Love, Dick and Barbara Duffett

Dick and Barbara Duffett

June 10, 2010

Dear Evelyn, Barbara and I were sorry to read of Ronnie passing in today news paper. We did not read it in time to be at the funeral service at one today. Ronnie has a special place in my heart. We were in school together and also inlisted in the Air Force togehter.Ronnie was also our BEST MAN at our wedding 46 years ago. Our condelence to you and your family. Love, Dick and Barbara Duffett

Pam Goforth

June 4, 2010

Dear Steve and entire Benton family, I am so sorry for your loss but know that your Dad is out of pain and in a wonderful place. We will be here for you as you mourn your loss.

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