Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home #4406, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571, US, on September 22, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at the same location on September 22, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, 34904 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, US, on September 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
James Donald Benson was born in Jasper, Alabama to James Lee Benton and Dorothy Nell Hyde Elder on January 16,1947.
He married Rebecca Benton in January of 1978 in Mobile Alabama. He retired as a truck driver from Medal USA.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
James Donald Benton was preceded in death by James Lee Benton and Dorothy Nell Hyde Elder.
James Arnold Benton is survived by wife Rebecca E. Benton; son, James B. Benton (June A. Benton) and daughters: Tina Benton and Theresa Benton; one brother, Robert Lee Benton; one sister: Kathy Austin.
