Jerry Benson
August 30, 1945 ~ May 2, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jerry Benson, 59, of 815 Ridge Road, Asheville, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 2, 2005, at his home.
Mr. Benson was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Dennis Benson and Della Ingle Benson Harrin. He was a meat cutter for Ingle’s Supermarkets and attended Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons Douglas Benson of Asheville and Jeffrey Benson of Leicester; six grandchildren, Christopher Benson of Tucson, Brandon, Travis, and Hannah Benson of Candler and Samantha Benson and Dillon Benson of Leicester; and two brothers Jimmy Benson of Asheville and Johnny Benson of Candler.
A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Russell officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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My papaw was a kind loving man and will be missed by many, I know I sure do miss him alot and If your reading this and came to the funeral and signed this guest book I’d like to thank you all very much. With love for my papaw always his baby girl Samantha
Sorry to here about your loss. I worked with Jerry for years at Bilo. He could always make you smile. Our prays are with you.
Johnny,Jimmy and Family,
I was shocked to look at the paper this morning and see Jerry’s picture. I called Geral and Ronnie and told them about the death of Jerry. We are praying for you and know that God will help during this time of sorrow. We pray for peace and comfort during this time and please call us if you need anything. I know as cousins we don’t stay in touch much, but we will do anything for you guys and we think that you know that. Just think of it this way, Jerry is now walking the streets of gold with his Mom (Aunt Della) and his Dad.
In Christ’s love,
Claudette (husband Jim), Geral & Ronnie (wife Joyce)
Dear Benson Family,
I was saddened to learn of Jerry’s untimeley death. I had the priveledge of knowing Jerry many years through his employement with Bilo.We worked together at several locations.Please be assurred that I will always keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Benson Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jerry’s death. He was our assistant market manager at the Canton Bi-lo when I was a co-manager there. We worked together for quite some time. He was always ready to listen to problems of others and also, always ready to tell a funny story or joke.
He was a great person and will be, I am sure, sadly missed.
With Deepest Sympathy
Angie Woody
Travis,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your familys loss. You always a part in our family. If you need someone to talk to we are here for you.
Debbie Miller and Jessica Wolfe.
I am very sorry to hear about Jerry. I worked many years with him at Bi-Lo. He will always be remembered as someone who could make others laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Johnny and Jimmy
I was so sorry to hear about Jerry’s death. I hadn’t seen Jerry in quite a few years. But I sure remember him at Pisgah View Church when we were all growing up. My sympathy to you both, I know he will be missed greatly. God be with you.
Brenda Miller Allen
Gina, Jeff, Sam and Dillon, I just want you guys to know that I was very saddened to hear about Jerry. He was such a good man with lots of laughter! Every time I came to see you Gina at Jerry’s he always had us laughing like crazy!!! He was a very kind man liked by many! I would love to be able to hear him bragging on Sam and Dillon to grandma and grandpa in heaven!! Hang in there and you know that if you ever need me I will be there!!! I love you Gina!!
Jennifer