Robert Brinkley Benton Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Brinkley Benton (Suffolk, Virginia), who passed away at the age of 90, on August 20, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Brinkley Benton to show support.
As we bid adieu to Robert's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Robert has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Brooks Benton and Elizabeth Brinkley Benton; and his sisters, Anne Ellis, Virginia Jones and Martha Davila.
He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah Benton Reese (Tommy) and Christie Benton Oswald (Jay); and his grandchildren, Patricia Reese Korman (Ben) and William Regan Oswald.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
