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Mr. Robert Louis Benson

15 February, 1941 – 7 November, 2018
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Laurel Land Funeral Home & Laurel Land Memorial Park

Robert Louis Benson was born on February 15, 1941 in Jewett, Texas to the parentage of Jerry Benson and Addie Haynes Benson. After graduating from George Washington Carver High, he served in the United States Air Force until 1964 and was awarded several decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations and campaign ribbons.

Robert was introduced to Theola Lee on October 11, 1965 by Carolyn Gant and they were married on June 18, 1966. They celebrated 40 years of martial bliss.

Robert began his civilian career as a Warehouse Manager at Zales Corporation in Dallas, Texas. In 1982 he changed his career path to Law Enforcement. Robert worked 21 years for Dallas County Sheriff Department until he retired in 2003.

On Wednesday, November 07, 2018 Robert entered into his eternal home of Glory. He was welcomed by his parents, Addie and Jerry Benson; sister, Lula Faye Heggins; brother, Joe Arthur “Scottie” Benson; grandson, LaDarrius Benson and his beautiful loving wife Theola.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Jerome Parker, Sonja Benson and Christopher Benson; siblings, J.L. Benson (Pattie), Herman “Hump” Benson, Alma Ray “Boot” Benson, Dorsie Ann Dawkins(Theo), Larry Benson (Patricia) , MaryLou Benson and a host of relatives and friends.

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FAMILY

Jerome ParkerSon

Sonja BensonDaughter

Christopher BensonSon

J.L. BensonBrother

Pattie BensonSister-in-law

Herman "Hump" BensonBrother

Alma Ray "Boot" BensonBrother

Dorise Ann DawkinsSister

Theo DawkinsBrother-in-law

Larry BensonBrother

Patricia BensonSister-in-law

Mary Lou BensonSister

Jerry BensonFather (deceased)

Addie BensonMother (deceased)

Lula Faye HegginsSister (deceased)

Joe Arthur "Scottie" BensonBrother (deceased)

LaDarrius BensonGrandson (deceased)

Mrs. Theola BensonBeautiful Loving Wife (deceased)

A host of relatives and friends.

PALLBEARERS

Elvis BensonActive Pallbearer

Devin DawkinsActive Pallbearer

Herman "Luke" Benson, Jr.Active Pallbearer

Cedric DawkinsActive Pallbearer

Keith LeeActive Pallbearer

Michael Brandon BensonActive Pallbearer

Christopher BensonHonorary Pallbearer

Jerome ParkerHonorary Pallbearer

Douglas LeeHonorary Pallbearer

J. L. BensonHonorary Pallbearer

Herman Benson, Sr.Honorary Pallbearer

Alma Ray BensonHonorary Pallbearer

Larry Benson Honorary Pallbearer

Tommy HaynesHonorary Pallbearer

Earl B. HollandHonourary Pallbearer

James SimpsonHonorary Pallbearer

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