Richard Earl Benton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Earl Benton of Chadbourn, North Carolina, born in Columbus, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on July 19, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Earl Benton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Valery James Benton, Sr. and Hettie Jane Green Benton; his wife Shelby Britt Benton; his daughter Tammy B. Starr; and his siblings, Marjorie, Kathleen Benton, James Franklin "Buster" Benton, Valery James Benton, Jr., Rachel Benton Dubay, Louise Benton Riley, Betty Benton Hubbard, Sudie Benton Williamson and Floyd Green Benton.
He is survived by: his daughters, Kathy B. Carter of Evergreen and Debbie B. Ransom (Lloyd) of Whiteville; his grandchildren, Jonathan Ransom (Laura), Beth Clewis (Joey), Jeffrilyn'Farckle'Stephens (Jared), David William Starr III and Benton Richard Harrison Starr; and his great grandchildren, Joshua Ransom, Ethan Ransom, Kelsie Clewis, Skylar Clewis and Gabriella Stephens.
Memorials may be made to the Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church, 518 N. Elm Street, Chadbourn, NC 28431 or to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472.
