William (Bill) Dallas Benson
November 9, 1953 ~ December 26, 2020
Born in:
Selma, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailWilliam (Bill) Dallas Benson, age 67, entered heaven’s gates on December 26, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1953. He has been a long time resident of Asheville, North Carolina but recently had moved to White Lake, NC to enjoy his favorite pastime of fishing with his brothers.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 40 years, Yvonne Benson, who went to heaven in 2015. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Pinion and her husband Chad with their children Zachary, Evan, Melody and Summer, and Kristie Darconte and her husband Jon and their children Casey and Hailey, Susan Whiteside and her husband Joseph and her children Sarah (Jonathan, Aaliyah) and Nicole (Easton). He is also survived by his siblings, Rufus Benson, Thomas Benson, Florence Pittman and JC Benson. He had many other loving friends and relatives who will miss him dearly.
Bill had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. Once a singer in a bluegrass band, he loved to listen to bluegrass music. His most favorite hobby was going fishing. His daughters have many treasured memories of going fishing when they were younger. His brothers also had lots of great times fishing with their brother.
A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry food your loss. He was always so nice whenever I was around. Will be praying for all of you.
Kristie, so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Girls Im so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace. Thinking about each of you.
Elaine, Michelle, & Kristie.
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You know that we loved him just like we did your Mom. Our love & prayers will be with you during this time. If we can do anything for you, please let us know. May God bless you all at this time.
Girls, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He and your mom were so kind, caring and sweet. I loved seeing them at Starnes Cove. I’ll be lifting you up in prayer.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I worked with him at CP&L and our paths have crossed since then at church events. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for each of you!
Bill was a wonderful man. He was a dedicated Christian and Starnes Cove Church will surely miss him. My deepest condolences.
Our deepest sympathies for Bill’s family and friends. He was a wonderful man, who will be lovingly remembered and missed.our love and prayers to his family.