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Edward Benson Obituary

Edward Alton Benson, 85, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Ed was born in Jackson, TN, and grew up in Hot Springs, AR. After serving in the US Army, he attended LSU in Baton Rouge where he raised his family and worked at Dow Chemical until retirement. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Ed is survived by his children, Edward Benson Jr, Holly Benson, Tracy Brobst and husband Jerry; his grandchildren, Robert Benson, Jack and Emmett Brobst; his sisters, Mary Benson, Elizabeth Allen, Ann Short and husband Jim; Dr. Nan Crochet; and many nieces and nephews. Ed is preceded in death by Emily O'Bannon; his parents William Wylie Benson and Lola Mamie Newman; brothers, Bill Benson, John Benson and Guy Benson and sister Frances Benson. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 9:00AM until the funeral services at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ed's name to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. The family of Ed wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Michael A. Sanchez, Dr. Eric Frusha, as well as the staff of Amedisys.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21, 2019.
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To the family and friends of Edward Alton Benson, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in God's eyes

Karen

January 21, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss, Eddie and Robert, and also for your family. May the Lord give you peace. Rebecca Stephens, Lynchburg, VA.

January 21, 2019

I am sorry that Edward passed away. I hope that my prayers will help a little. Psalm 90:10

E C

January 20, 2019

Shannon Thomas

January 19, 2019

So sorry for all of you and your loss. I know you will miss him terribly!
He was such a spitfire! Always loved seeing Ed. RIP

Shannon Thomas

Acquaintance

January 19, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.

January 19, 2019

My most sincere sympathy for all Ed's family, especially his children and grandchildren. Please know that your father and grandfather was loved and respected by so, so many people. I worked with him for many years at Dow and I know how great he was to work with. I always said he could have taken that whole plant apart and put it back together while he was blindfolded - that's how well he knew that place and what he was doing. Since I always lived in Michigan, I didn't get to see him often, but when I did see him, he was such a gentleman while being so fun to be with. I would know that voice anywhere! May God be merciful to his soul.

Candy Foor

January 19, 2019

Holly, hope you are doing well. Thinking of you. I am willing to help you if there is anything I can do to help. Food, drive you some place, or just talk. Thank you for being there for your dad.

January 18, 2019

Condolences to the family. I had only know Ed since I moved here after Katrina but he was what I considered a friend. He will be missed by everyone that knew him, especially at the Creek!!

Barney Fussell

January 18, 2019

Ed was my immediate supervisor for almost twenty years. Couldn't have had a finer 'boss'. My thoughts and prayers to his family during these difficult days.

Jerry Berret

January 18, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. May God comfort each of you during your time of bereavement.

January 18, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

January 18, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest sympathy,
Bill and Pat Naumann

Bill and Pat Naumann

January 17, 2019

a loved one

January 17, 2019

Karen & Jerry Kolar & Brobst

January 17, 2019

Met Mr Benson briefly a couple of times with Eddie at his home. He was a fine southern gentleman who loved his family. From what I've learned there wasn't anything mechanical he couldn't fix, just a great guy. He will be missed however he's one up on us. Mr Benson is where everyone wants to be, with the Lord Jesus Christ which isn't a bad place to be. We will all see him again when the Lord calls us. May God rest his soul. Amen

Jim Denis

January 17, 2019

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