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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elmer "Shorty" Benson, Sr.
Elmer "Shorty"
Benson, Sr.
Jan 3, 1923 — May 1, 2018
Oakwood
Elmer "Shorty" Benson, Sr.'s Obituary
Elmer Benson, Sr., age 95 of Oakwood, Texas, formerly of Jewett, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, Texas.
SERVICE :
Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 11:00 AM
New Hope Baptist Church
Oakwood, Texas
INTERMENT :
Jewett Cemetery, Jewett, TX
VIEWING :
Friday, May 4, 2018 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emanuel Funeral Home Chapel - Palestine
1721 W. Oak St., Palestine, Texas 75801
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ALL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO EMANUEL FUNERAL HOME - PALESTINE, 1721 W. OAK ST., PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801
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Elmer "Shorty" Benson, Sr. was born on January 3, 1923 in Leon County, Texas to Braner and Sudie Benson. He was the first of two children.
Elmer was raised in Jewett, Texas and attended school in Jewett, Texas.
Elmer accepted Christ as a child and attended St. John Baptist in Jewett, Texas.
Elmer met and married Virginia Cunningham on August 31, 1947. They had three children, Arthur Glen Benson, Elmer Benson, Jr. and Sudie Nell Winston.
Elmer served in the United States Army for two years, worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years and Palestine Contractors for 21 years.
On May 1, 2018, at Palestine Regional Medical Center, Elmer's hard working hands were called to rest. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Virginia Benson; Parents: Elmer and Sudie Benson; Son: Elmer Benson, Jr, Sister: Clarice Benson.
Elmer leaves to cherish his precious memories; Son: Arthur Glen (Etra Mae) Benson, Sr of Oakwood, Texas; Daughter: Sudie Nell (Herman) Winston of Oakwood, Texas; Six Grandchildren; Twelve Great Grandchildren; Six Great-Great Grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
SERVICE :
Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 11:00 AM
New Hope Baptist Church
Oakwood, Texas
INTERMENT :
Jewett Cemetery, Jewett, TX
VIEWING :
Friday, May 4, 2018 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emanuel Funeral Home Chapel - Palestine
1721 W. Oak St., Palestine, Texas 75801
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ALL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO EMANUEL FUNERAL HOME - PALESTINE, 1721 W. OAK ST., PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801
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Elmer "Shorty" Benson, Sr. was born on January 3, 1923 in Leon County, Texas to Braner and Sudie Benson. He was the first of two children.
Elmer was raised in Jewett, Texas and attended school in Jewett, Texas.
Elmer accepted Christ as a child and attended St. John Baptist in Jewett, Texas.
Elmer met and married Virginia Cunningham on August 31, 1947. They had three children, Arthur Glen Benson, Elmer Benson, Jr. and Sudie Nell Winston.
Elmer served in the United States Army for two years, worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years and Palestine Contractors for 21 years.
On May 1, 2018, at Palestine Regional Medical Center, Elmer's hard working hands were called to rest. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Virginia Benson; Parents: Elmer and Sudie Benson; Son: Elmer Benson, Jr, Sister: Clarice Benson.
Elmer leaves to cherish his precious memories; Son: Arthur Glen (Etra Mae) Benson, Sr of Oakwood, Texas; Daughter: Sudie Nell (Herman) Winston of Oakwood, Texas; Six Grandchildren; Twelve Great Grandchildren; Six Great-Great Grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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