James Benson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Benson of Clearwater, Kansas, born in Elmore City, Oklahoma, who passed away on August 24, 2020, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vernon Henry Benson and Myrtle Mae Benson (Henderson); his former life partner Geraldine Terrill; his wife Geraldine "Gerry" Benson (Terrill); and his brothers, Derrell, Dean, Charles, Roger and Donald Benson.

He is survived by : his children, Murielyn Sangals (Ron) of Viola, Veldon Benson (Robin) of Clearwater and Gary Benson (Leanne) of Goddard; his siblings, Delbert Benson of Jenks, OK, Gayle Farnsworth (Geoff) and Mary Lou Glasco (Duane) of Amarillo, TX; his grandchildren, Kristin Muir (Rob), Kelli Goforth (Scott), Ryan Sangals (Mandi), Jacob Benson, Dustin Benson, Zach Benson (Ashton) and Shelby Moore (Evan); and his great grandchildren, Hailey, Paige, Zeb Goforth, Jackson, Annie Sangals, Georgia, Frankie Muir, Rachel, Jeb, Elwood, Ryatt, Lexi and Jaylie Benson.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Clearwater Fire Department, PO Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026.