Ross Lee Benton

1923 - 2018

Ross Lee Benton obituary, 1923-2018, Lewisville, TX

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd

Colleyville, Texas

Ross Benton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.

Ross Lee Benton, of Northlake, TX, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Lewisville, TX. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle, friend, and colleague, to all that knew and loved him.

He was born on January 14, 1923 in Energy, IL to Leo Dewey and Faye Benton. Ross and Charleen were married September 17, 1943 in San Antonio TX where he was stationed in the Air Force and they were happily married for 68 ½ years until her death in 2012. They lived numerous places in Illinois and then several places in Texas. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1950. He and his brother Jack owned and operated Filmstrips and Slides in Dallas Texas for several years. He was an avid fisherman and accomplished shooter and loved to work with and carve wood. He was on the Dallas city skeet league where he and his partners won the city championship. He also loved all of his family very much.

Ross is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Joan Benton, of Northlake, TX, daughter, Rossena Ann Benton, of Northlake, TX, grand-children, Christopher and Amber Saito, (Amethyst Mary-Faye, Kirsi Eryn, Jasmine Lee, and Sophia Noelle) of Argyle, TX, Michael and Kristy Dudgeon, (Oliver Michael) of Northlake, TX, Nathan and Michelle Benton, (Declan Jay and Connor Leo) of Roanoke, TX, sister-in-law, Daisy Brunk, of South Jacksonville, IL, and numerous Nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Charleen) Benton, his father and mother Leo and Faye Benton, his brother and sister-in-law Charlie and Pauline Benton, his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Ramona Benton, and his nephew Jay Benton.

Pallbearers will be Randy Benton, Jack (Greg) Benton, Nathan Benton, Christopher Saito, Stanley Pritchard, and Rob Schill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Dudgeon, Grant Benton, Todd Benton, and Travis Benton.

The visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CBN.com and Chris Kyle Frog Foundation at chriskylefrogfoundation.org. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com. If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Ross, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.

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January 3, 2019

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My deepest condolences to the Benton and extended families for the passing of your dear loved one Ross. Please take comfort in the words found at John 6:40 they will bring you peace and a happy hope of seeing your dear loved one again!

December 31, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

December 31, 2018

My Deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Ross. May the comfort of our heavenly father who is our Rock & Stronghold give you peace and in this time of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2. Sincerely, JR

January 22, 2018

Dianna Halstead ( Upchurch)

Sorry for your loss. I am Cotton and Aggie Upchurch's granddaughter, Dianna. I have heard so many good memories of your parents from my grandpa and grandma. May they all Rest In Peace

January 13, 2018

May the Lord bring you comfort during this time. Praying for your family.

January 13, 2018

The Benton family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034

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Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034

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