John Daniel Benson's Obituary
John D. Benson, age 84, of Leesburg passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was born October 21, 1925 in Princeton, FL and moved to Lake County in 1976 from Miami. He was a retired electrician. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene.He is survived by his wife , Carolyn of Leesburg, FL; son, Kenneth Benson of Leesburg, FL; daughters, Alma Brown of PA, Edna Mae Sharrow of Miami, FL, Phyllis Benson of Daytona, FL; brother, Luke Benson of Miami, FL; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.A Memorial Service for Mr. Benson was held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences may be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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