Dear Karen, 
Sending love and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Richard was a very kind friend to us and we have many fond memories of the times we shared. He will be truly missed. 
Blessings, 
Kellie and Tom Holland

Dear Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time.
Sincerely,
Dee (Whitnel) and Bo Bostick

Karen, 
I'm thinking of you. So sorry. I remember you both together at our 50th Donelson High reunion. Good times.
It'll be very hard over the next months.
Stay strong, try to stay busy.
Sadness will be there but you will find peace.
Sincerely, Chris Harman Cotterman

Anyone who lived in Hermitage back in the day, went into Benson's at some point. It was the last stop on the way to the lake, where everyone wanted to be on a sunny day!

Hope the family finds peace knowing the whole community is mourning with you.

Karen, Rick, Beth and Kyle~
What glorious memories of a life well lived.  The Benson Family has been a part of our Family since 1954. Benson's Market wasn't just a grocery store, it was a place of meet & greet, sharing the news of The Western Front, helped/got help for anyone in need, ride-sharing,sometimes the only phone, a message center, special orders, the best meat/produce around, specialties, and much/much more all provided by a Loving Family. 
Now Richard is starting a new era of his life with all the plans/promises GOD has for us that love JESUS. Oh, the best is yet to come.

Karen, Rick, Beth and Kyle, I am so sorry for your loss. Being a part of the Benson grocery store family was one of the best jobs I've had. Saying prayers for you all at this time.

Karen and family please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. 
Allen & Paula Withers

Janice and I offer our prayers in your time of sorrow.

To Karen, Rick, Beth, and Kyle I am truly sorry for your loss, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just want to say I truly enjoyed working at Bensons Foodland

Karen, my prayers go out to you and the family.

MY heart is heavy over the passing of such a wonderful person,  MY parents Bennie and CALLIE MAE shopped at Benson's for year's.  Sometimes with and without money.  I ALSO took care of Richard father in law while he lived at THE MAYBELLE CARTER RETIREMENT CENTER. I'm praying

My prayers are with you, Karen,  Rick and the family. Richard was a wonderful man and always good to me and the family. He will surely be missed by all of us. God be with you and the family, Karen. R.I.P. Richard.

Karen, Rick, and Family,
Our hearts break for you at this time. Praying for your comfort and peace in the upcoming days. Richard was a wonderful man and was always so kind and helpful to me when y'all were running the store.

I'm sorry for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love comfort you at this time. ~Psalms 136:23

Karen, Rick and Family--
Please know that we are praying for you.  Richard was a good friend to me for a half century, and one who will be truly missed.

May God grant you his grace and strength to get through this time of trial. So long, classmate. See you on the other side.

Praying for you all.  May you have strength for today, hope for tomorrow and peace for all time.

Love you Karen. I know you are in pain. I will pray for you and your family.
I am here for you. You have many wonderful memories that will
comfort you. Your belief in a better life after this one will lift you.
Love you dear friend. Sherrie Benn

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

OBITUARY

Richard Douglas Benson

August 27, 1943 – December 4, 2017

Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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