Final Salute

Mr. John Douglas “Johnny” Benson Obituary

Mr. John Douglas “Johnny” Benson, age 73, of Elevation Road, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Benson was born on Feb. 4, 1947, in Johnston County to the late John Lewis and Pauline Benson.

He was a 1965 graduate of Benson High School and also served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during Vietnam.

Mr. Benson worked with Crawford Sprinkler Company of Raleigh, retiring with 32 years of service in 2012, and was a member of Benson Grove Baptist Church. He was also a member of Banner Post 109 American Legion.

Mr. Benson was a devoted husband, father and PaPa.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sandra H. Benson; children, Lisa Campbell and husband Larry of Benson, Randy Sorrell and wife Wendy of Clayton, Jodie Tyndall and husband Johnnie of Deep Run, John Eric Benson of Benson and Shane Benson and wife Tanya of Benson; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Polly Sue Barnes and husband Dannie of Benson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his twin sons, Jonathan Reid Benson and Kevin Snead Benson. H

Due to the current health concerns, the family understands if you are not able to join them for the services. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Mr. Benson will be available for viewing and you may sign the register book on Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson and also prior to the service on Friday morning at Benson Grove Baptist Church. The family will not be present during these times.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020, at Benson Grove Baptist Church. Dr. Billy Cashwell, Mr. Barry Barbour and Mr. Randy Sorrell will officiate. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery with Vietnam veterans honors.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com

Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.