Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-06-06T17:00:00
End: 2024-06-06T18:00:00
Location: Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bert Benton of Cottageville, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 59, on June 3, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bert Benton to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Bert find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Marshall Benton, Sr. and Patricia Ann Walling Borders; and his stepfather Bob Borders. He is survived by: his brother Marty Benton (Sandee) of Indianapolis, Indiana; his former wife Terri Dale Craft of Anderson; his stepson Lee Craft; his nephew Mark Benton; and his niece Tara Benton.

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The Brice W. Herndon & Sons Funeral Homes

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June 5, 2024

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June 4, 2024

Rebecca Zhang lit a candle

“In loving memory of Bert Benton, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

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14 people wrote a message from the heart

June 7, 2024

Kerfuffles wrote a sympathy message

“From our Freedom Corner online viewer family to yours, you are missed. You may have left your home of the lost F-35, but you are at your paradise home now. I loved reading your one liner, you always made me laugh. And yes, I named my cat after your chat name, "Darth", he is a good boy, but doesn't quite have the sense of humor you did. Don't forget to check down on us all, from time to time, as our beautiful country is in Kerfuffles. Now go spread those Patriotic angel wings and fly high.”

June 6, 2024

California Patriot wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Bert Benton, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for visiting us on Rebecca’s Freedom Corner livestream chat. We were blessed to have you with us fighting the good fight. Heaven has just gained an amazing Patriot and Brother in Christ. RIP Darth Trader1. ♥️”

June 6, 2024

DianaGH wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences to Bert’s family. Bert aka JJ, DarthTrader1 and NotYourName, was a wonderful friend and great patriot. I met Bert on Verne’s (OneAmericanNoParty) live chats during the Truckers Convoy in 2022. He was quick witted, funny, fiercely loyal, a fighter & cared about all those he considered a friend. He touched many lives, as he did mine and will be greatly missed.”

June 5, 2024

CleverGirl wrote a sympathy message

“"Darth" I pray that you know how you touched and Blessed so many people and how much you will be missed!!! 😭 You will forever be remembered on #FreedomCorner!! Love you my brother!!! RIP 🙏 Your Mod Sister, Kim.”

June 5, 2024

Barbara Puglese wrote a sympathy message

“PRAYERS for Your family Sorry for your loss.I knew him as Darth trader1 from all chats. On my bad days if darth as there he would say something to make my day better. God speed darth trader1 and we love and miss you.”

June 5, 2024

Roger Sunderlin wrote a sympathy message

“Darth was always fun to have you come on the #freedomcornor chat The chat will have a hole in it with you gone but we know you will be looking in on us daily and saying stand in the gap for our J6politicalhostages ALL THE WAY 1791stormtrooper”

June 5, 2024

Kay Rossachacj wrote a sympathy message

“Although we never met and I only knew you as Darth Trader, we were all part of a large patriot family on Freedom Corner. You will be missed as you were there every night ready to greet me and everyone as they joined in chat. Prayers to all family and friends. Kay Eross from Freedom Corner chat.”

June 5, 2024

“Freedom Corner won't be the same without Darth. I did not have the chance to meet him, but to me, he was a dear family member. 'The ones we love never really leave us. You can always find them in your heart.' - Love, Kara”

June 4, 2024

Kristina Mom Maid Cleaning & Organizing LLC wrote a sympathy message

“JJ, the news still hasn’t quite set in…OANP won’t be the same without you and your humor. Thanksgiving 2022 will forever be a treasured memory.”

June 4, 2024

Verne (OANP) wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Bert Benton, We always knew you as JJ. You're humor will live on in our hearts. You're dedication to God and country is a beacon to others who follow. For me, you had my back when it was needed most. There is a permanent hole where you once were. I'm jealous of those in heaven, they just now got to meet you. You're most valuable asset was you. You have done more with the little you had than most have done with a million times that. God Speed, we will never forget.”

June 4, 2024

Trina Griffin wrote a sympathy message

“Darth, i pray you are resting and feel no pain. You will be forever missed on freedom corner. Thank you for all that you taught me about discord. Until we meet again.”

June 4, 2024

Heather wrote a sympathy message

“Darth, we will miss your quick wit and great sense of humor. We know you’re doing heavenly flag waves with Constitution Steve! Rest easy until we all meet again, Patriot!”