Rufus Benton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rufus Benton of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, born in Columbus, North Carolina, who passed away on January 30, 2021 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus Benton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Poe Benton and Madge Lenora Grissom Benton; and his wife Patricia "Pat" Arp Benton. He is survived by: his children, Josephn Carey Benton (Amanda) of Ivanhoe and Sharon Janet Benton Lyne (Jeff) of Mooresville; his siblings, Martin Benton of Whiteville and Bertie B. Lanehart of Whiteville; and his grandchildren, Kinsey Lyne, Natalie Lyne, Olivia Lyne, Adam Lyne, Emily Benton, Elizabeth Benton and Sarah Benton.
