Arthur E. Benning

Born October 26, 1946 in Morristown, New Jersey, he came to the area 42 years ago from Boonton, New Jersey.  A P02 Rank United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, he later worked and retired from Lockheed Martin after 34 years as a Machine Shop Head Engineer of Aerospace. He was an offshore fisherman, a member of the Silver Dollar Skeet Club, and a member of Grace World Outreach Church in Brooksville. 

He is survived by his love of 53 years: Jean Benning; son and daughter-in-law: Brian Benning & Susan Smith of Safety Harbor, Florida; daughter and son-in-law: Kasey Benning & Atul Totre of Dublin, California; his mother: Mary M. Benning; brother and sister-in-law: James "Jimmy" & Alice Benning of Boonton, New Jersey;  sister: Frances Poh of Boonton, New Jersey; grandchildren: Arjun and Anjali Totre.

A Memorial Service scheduled for 11:00am, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Grace World Outreach Church. has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.   Inurnment will take place on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

ARRANGEMENTS BY

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