William WalterBenton

William Walter Benton, 81, of Greenville, passed away July 1, 2011 at his residence.  The funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Gordon Grammer and Leon Goff officiating.  Burial will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park.  Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

William was born December 3, 1929 to Robert A. and Mary Bonner Benton.  He married Mary Frances Payne on May 30, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, TX.  He was a veteran with the   U. S. Navy serving during the Korean War.  Mr. Benton worked as an Electronic Inspector and was a member of the Southside Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Mary France Benton; sons, Bob Benton and Lloyd Benton; daughters, Roxe Ann Teiper and Christy Henderson; sister, Arlevia Jaggers; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terry Benton (1955), brother, Blan Benton (May 2011).

Pallbearers will be Cory Benton, Brian Benton, Jeremy House, Chris House, Trevor Benton, Keith Benton, and Jerry Robert Patterson.