James Lee Benson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Lee Benson, age 83, a lifelong resident of Garland, TX, passed away November 30, 2017. He was born January 23, 1934, in Clear Lake, TX, to James Alfred and Allene (Hatfield) Benson. James served his country in the United States Army and later worked for Carolina Freight as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing with his family and friends and was an avid bass fisherman. James also adored camping and traveling anywhere, although his favorite place was Alaska. A member of Lake Pointe Church, he loved his family dearly and will be remembered always. James is survived by his loving wife of 55 years: Lana Benson; three children: Kevin Benson and wife Carrie of Combine, TX, Lisa Heiney and husband Ron of Lexington, KY, and Jana Lemon and fiancé Glen Owens of Garland; sister: Donna Sims and husband Charles of Ben Wheeler, TX; seven grandchildren: Jami DeVries, Lynn Benson, Brandon Heiney, Kacy Benson, Teri Benson, Brenna Heiney and Micah Lemon; four great grandchildren: Malakai DeVries, Elliana DeVries, Kevin Breedlove and Logan James Benson; and one great grandchild on the way: Paisley; and many nieces and nephews, especially: Sheri Wolf and husband Gary and Jimmy Ragsdale; along with a host of loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Marie Wilson; and granddaughter: Amy Brianne Heiney. Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday, December 4, 2017, at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Memorials in James’ name can be made to the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund at www.faithpreshospice.org/donate/ or by mail to Faith Presbyterian Hospice, 12477 Merritt Drive, Dallas, TX 75251.

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James Lee Benson

January 23, 1934 - November 30, 2017