Ronnie Benton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronnie Benton (Florence, South Carolina), who passed away on October 27, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronnie Benton to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ronnie shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ronnie farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee F. Benton and Margie Dawkins Benton; and his siblings, Lionel Benton, Kenny Benton, Bonnie Windham and Patricia Osborne.
He is survived by: his children, Ronald Lavon Benton Jr. and Charlie Benton Smith (Jeff) of Powhatan, VA; his grandmother Marissa Charles of Powhatan, VA; his brother Weldon Lee Benton of Florence; and his nephew John Benton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Layton-Anderson Funeral Home (4210 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501).