Dennis G. Benton

Dennis G. Benton

Schellsburg

Dennis G. Benton, 80, of Schellsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at home.

He was born on January 10, 1936, in Queen, son of the late Clyde William and Rea A. (Ellis) Benton.

On July 16, 1961, he married Doris Jean (Bowser) Benton.

He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Dean; Brother Lowell; and granddaughter Crystal Jean Benton.

He is survived by his wife Doris Jean; children, Rhonda Jean of Crofton, Md; David Alan of Laurel, Md; Denise Ann and husband Patrick Henry Parsons of Solomons, Md; Steven Dennis of Schellsburg; Linda Diane of Derry, Pa; sister, Phyllis D. and husband Terry Albright of East Freedom; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Christopher, Savannah, Adam, Alan, Cheyenne, Julie, Gray, Robyn; four great grandchildren, Brayden, Marley, Alexander, Cason and one great grandchild on the way.

Dennis was a member of the St. John’s Church in Cessna. He served in the United States Army. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eric Larson officiating, at the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

Military rites will be accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

Interment will be at the Imler Valley Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.

Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

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