H Clarence Edward Benson November 13, 1953 - January 28, 2022 Funeral Services to Be Held: Saturday February 5, 2022 New Light CME Church Nashville, Arkansas
Obituary Clarence Edward Benson started this life’s journey as a wide-eyed, gentle soul. He was born to the union of Fletcher and Addie Mae (Briggs) Benson on November 13, 1953. He attended Childress School and then spent time living with his Uncle Jr. and his family in California before returning to Nashville. He graduated from Nashville Public School in 1971. H Clarence was an intellect, a thinker, an avid reader and he lived life on his own terms. He loved playing chess, working crossword puzzles and watching westerns. He was also an excellent cook and loved seafood. During his lifetime he served his country in the United States Navy where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He spent time working in the family business and farm and would later go on to earn a Paralegal Certificate. He worked at Red River Army Depot and held supervisory positions at Collom & Carney Clinic and Sonic Drive-In. Clarence was preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife, Lurene Pryor Benson, his parents, Fletcher and Addie Mae Benson, his brother Jimmy Lee Trotter and his sister Ramona, who died as an infant. Clarence’s memory will be cherished by many including his daughters, Cadesha (Joe) Whitaker of Texarkana, TX, Addie (Josh) Fisher of Grand Prairie, TX, Yshunta (Chantel) Benson of Redford, MI, Tunisa Nichole (Kelli) Benson of Lewisville, TX, and Olga Marie Benson of Roseville, CA. His sons, Christopher Benson of Fayetteville, AR, Almonzo Benson of Sacramento, CA, and Marco Nunerley of Grapevine, TX. Four sisters, Mattie White of Marshall, TX, Vickie (Alma) Swift of Nashville, AR, Tangie Benson of TX and Dorothy (Fred) Thomas-Berry of Toledo, OH. His 4 brothers Marlon (Deborah) Benson and Michael Benson of Nashville, AR, Charles (Jackie) Sewell of Lancaster, TX and Dewayne Thomas of Toledo, OH. His maternal aunt, Rosa Lord of Peoria, AZ and his paternal uncle, Reverend Willie Benson of Nashville, AR. 2 sisters-in-law, Billie Jean Milanez of Kansas City, MO and Lillian Hutchinson of Nashville, AR. His close cousins, Gynder Benson of Nashville, AR and Sharon Benson of Dallas, TX. Close friends, Minnie Lee Erby, Reecy Anderson Jr., Willie Mae Nunn and Leon Elliott. Clarence had a special connection with his nephews and nieces and they always made sure he was taken care of. Clarence’s journey here came to an end on Friday, January 28, 2022. He is now free from the cares, pain and burdens of this world.
Order of Service Prelude...............................................................................Pastor Ronda Briggs Processional Hymn.......................................................New Light Male Choir Prayer..................................................................................Pastor Randy Briggs Old Testament.................................................................Pastor Charles Archer New Testament.....................................................Pastor Romillious Scroggins Solo.............................................................................................Marsha Sanders Words of Comfort..................................................................Sis. Jimmy White Tributes.....................................................................Michael Benson (Brother) Marco Nunerly Sr. (Son) Class of 1971 Solo......................................................................................Priscilla Hawthorne Obituary (Soft Music)...................................................................Read Silently Song.................................................................................New Light Male Choir The Spoken Word.................................................Pastor Brandon Williamson The Parting View
You will always be a great man to your daughters and sons. You were not a perfect man, but you held a beautiful soul. Your legacy lives strong through your lineage. You will live forever through the love and memories of your family. Tell Granny and Pawpaw that we love and miss them. Until we meet again. Love always, “B8” Olga Marco Nichole Yshunta Cadesha Christopher Almonzo Addie Your Grandchildren, Joe “Tré” • Carter • Jordyn • Brityn • Greyson • Angelica Charles • Ryan • Darius • Xavier • Darryl • Unique Marco Jr. • Amber • Chris • BreAnne • Ajané • Andréz And Your Great-Grandchildren, Solxir • Olga Daisy • Naphtali • Jouryah • Ryan II Dash • King-Darius • Kendra
Charles Sewell Michael Benson Daryl Benson DeAndre Benson DeJuan White Kenneth Piggee Marlon Benson Dewayne Matlock Stefaun Milanez Zeus Hutchinson Montes Benson Edgar Poindexter Dewayne Thomas Lil’ Mike Benson Colby Benson Pallbearers Maryland White Ray Golston David Yerger Romillious Scroggins Minuen May, Sr. Gorta Neal James Archer Xavier Davis Don Scoggins Flower Bearers Nashville High School Class of 1971 Ushers I I New Light CME Church Ushers ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family of Clarence Edward Benson would like to thank you for every call, text, prayer and kind act that you have shown in our time of grief. Repast THE LEGION HUT
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