James Garnett Benton Obituary

We bid farewell to James Garnett Benton (Athens, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 7, 2024 at the age of 78. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Garnett Benton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Benton and Dorothy Rowe Benton; his brother Donald Everette Benton; and his sister-in-law Barbara Benton. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Jackson Benton; his children, Dorothy Mae "Dee" Benton (Jeff), Nichoel Dawson (Scott) and James "Jim Bob" Pressley Benton (Brittany); his brothers, William "Bill" Benjamin Benton (Libby) and Robert "Rob" Rowe Benton (Mary); his grandchildren, Gregg Johnson (Tahnie), Katie Ann Andelman (Avi), Lauren Powers (Josh), Megan Dawson, Blake White (Caity) and Owen Walters; and his great grandchildren, Margo, Layla and Ruby Johnson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.