William L. Benson

Born: Thu Dec 22, 1938
Died: Thu Jul 12, 2012

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William L. “Bill” Benson, 73, of Perry Township, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, July 12, 2012.  Bill was born in Massillon on December 22, 1938, a son to the late Robert L. Benson and Ruth (Mercer) Benson-Huwig.  Following service in the US Army, he worked in several maintenance positions before retiring after 22 years of dedicated service to the residents of Mayfield Manor.  Bill always found special pleasure camping with family and friends at Lake Lila, as a founding member of the “Buddah Golf Classic,” and as a social member of the Navarre VFW.    
Preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Wilson D. Huwig, and a sister, Sue Ann Benson Snyder, Mr. Benson is survived by his wife Dianne D. (Taylor) Benson; daughter Kim M. (Kevin) Chandler of North Canton, son William L. (Tammy) Benson, Jr., of Navarre, and daughter Toni Jean Marsh and her fiancĂ©, Kevin McClusky of Clinton; step-daughters Jennifer (Mike) Pethtel of Florida, Kathy (Frank) Hardin of Massillon, and step-son David (Stacy) Diehl of Canton.  Grandchildren Heather and Brittney Benson, Holly East, John Massiloni, Dennis, Taylor and Haylee Hardin, Brendon Julian-Diehl and Devin Diehl; a great-granddaughter Jayden King; his brothers, David L. (Joyce) Benson of Roanoke, VA, Robert L. (Patsy) Benson of Navarre, Richard L. (Linda) Benson of Bolivar, John (Debbie) Benson, and sister, Deborah J, (Chris) Yoder, all of Massillon; a sister-in-law Peggy (Rick) Gradijan; a host of nieces and nephews; dear friends Jim and Rita Shaw, Pat Curly and his family, and friend Bill W.  The family also extends their sincere thanks to Mercy Hospice for their care and kindness.  
A Celebration of Life honoring Bill Benson will be held at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions in Bill’s name are suggested to Mercy Medical Center Hospice, 1320 Mercy Drive, NW, Canton, Ohio 44708.  It is the privilege of Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home, Navarre Chapel, to assist the Benson family.  To share a fond memory and sign the on-line guestbook, please visit www.atkinsonfeucht.com.    

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Joan Nedzwetzky
   Posted Sat July 14, 2012
Bill was a very special man and I truly enjoyed working with him at Mayfield Manor.

My sincere sympathies to Dianne and to all of Bill's family.

Rick and Peggy Gradijan
   Posted Sun July 15, 2012
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to Dianne and the Benson family, Bill was truly a man who would do anything to help freinds and strangers alike. Growing up in Navarre and living on Ohio street, I've known Bill for alot of years and have had the opportunity to know this man and call him a close relative and freind. He will truly missed from our lives. (PS. Although Bill was the worst golfer on this planet, he loved the game and I loved playing with him : )

Ellen Youngman Everett
   Posted Mon July 16, 2012
Dianne and Benson Family,
Please accept my condolences on Bill's passing. May your memories of him live long in your hearts.

Gary Leeper & Mary Gallion
   Posted Mon July 16, 2012
Dear Dianne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Bill ! He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was a great friend !
RIP Bill Benson !

Love,
Gary Leeper & Mary Gallion

Dan & Jill Skirtich
   Posted Mon July 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dan & Jill Skirtich

Dan & Amy Blough
   Posted Wed July 18, 2012
Kim and family,

Our sympathies. You''re in our thoughts and prayers.

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