## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Bobby Gene Benton, born 30 Sep 1940 in St. George, SC, passed away 28 Aug 2011 in Franklin, VA. He was survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Glover Benton, four children, six grandchildren, and siblings. He was predeceased by a son and a brother.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral was held on 1 Sep 2011 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial with military honors followed at Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Franklin, VA.

## Transcript

Bobby Gene Benton

30 Sep 1940 – 28 Aug 2011  
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Bobby G. Benton  

FRANKLIN – Bobby Gene Benton, 70, died suddenly 28 August 2011 at his home. Born in St. George, SC, he was a son of the late Arthur Larry and Naomi Trammel Benton and served three years in the US Marine Corps and twenty-one years in the US Air Force. Bob was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with Wright Funeral Home in Franklin and Boykins and was formerly with Johnson Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC, and James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, SC.  

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Mae Glover Benton; a daughter, Denise Benton Bunn and husband, Jack "Count" Bunn; three sons, David Reginald Benton and wife, Cindy, Deron Richard Benton and wife, Stephanie, and Douglas Randall Benton and wife, Lori; a sister, Pauline Jackson and husband, Jack; three brothers, Arthur Benton and wife, Linda, Raymond Benton and wife, Tammy, and Andrew Benton; and six grandchildren, Chad Benton, Emmy Benton, Wade Benton, Austin Benton, Jack Bunn IV, and Brittany Bunn. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Craig Benton, and a brother, Woodrow Benton.  

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday 1 September 2011 in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt Jr. and the Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 31 August 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Southampton High School Athletic Facilities Fund c/o Southampton High School or a charity of choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org  

Rocky Mount, North Carolina  
Rocky Mount Telegram  
30 Aug 2011  
Page 6  
Obituary for Bob Benton  

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Birth: 30 Sep 1940 – St. George, South Carolina, USA  
Death: 28 Aug 2011 – Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA  

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Bobby Gene Benton                                        |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 70                                                       |
| Birth   | 30 Sep 1940; St. George, South Carolina, USA             |
| Death   | 28 Aug 2011; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                      | Relationship             | Place of Residence |
|---------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------|
| Bobby Gene Benton         | Decedent                 | Franklin, VA       |
| Arthur Larry Benton       | Father (predeceased)     | Unknown            |
| Naomi Trammel Benton      | Mother (predeceased)     | Unknown            |
| Dorothy Mae Glover Benton | Wife                     | Unknown            |
| Denise Benton Bunn        | Daughter                 | Unknown            |
| Jack Count Bunn           | Son-in-law               | Unknown            |
| David Reginald Benton     | Son                      | Unknown            |
| Cindy Benton              | Daughter-in-law          | Unknown            |
| Deron Richard Benton      | Son                      | Unknown            |
| Stephanie Benton          | Daughter-in-law          | Unknown            |
| Douglas Randall Benton    | Son                      | Unknown            |
| Lori Benton               | Daughter-in-law          | Unknown            |
| Pauline Jackson           | Sister                   | Unknown            |
| Jack Jackson              | Brother-in-law           | Unknown            |
| Arthur Benton             | Brother                  | Unknown            |
| Linda Benton              | Sister-in-law            | Unknown            |
| Raymond Benton            | Brother                  | Unknown            |
| Tammy Benton              | Sister-in-law            | Unknown            |
| Andrew Benton             | Brother                  | Unknown            |
| Michael Craig Benton      | Son (predeceased)        | Unknown            |
| Woodrow Benton            | Brother (predeceased)    | Unknown            |
| Chad Benton               | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
| Emmy Benton               | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
| Wade Benton               | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
| Austin Benton             | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
| Jack Bunn IV              | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
| Brittany Bunn             | Grandchild               | Unknown            |
## Publication Details

| Publication Name     | Publication Date    | Page Number |
|----------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Rocky Mount Telegram | 30 Aug 2011         | 6           |
## Other Relevant Information

Bobby Gene Benton served three years in the US Marine Corps and twenty-one years in the US Air Force. He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with Wright Funeral Home in Franklin and Boykins, and was formerly with Johnson Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC, and James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, SC.