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1948 Jerry 2018

Jerry Lee Benson

April 18, 1948 — March 10, 2018

Jerry Lee Benson was born on April 18,1948 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Archie and Lou Benson. He was united in marriage to Margaret Wilkerson on August 12, 1967. Mr. Benson departed this life on March 10, 2018, at the age of 69 years.

Mr. Benson worked for Hardin County Farmer's CO-OP for approximately 42 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and pulling a prank whenever possible. He also enjoyed talking to anybody. His doctor put him on a strict regiment of walking, but he chose to stand and talk.

In addition to his wife, Margaret, of 50 years, Mr. Benson is survived by his daughter, Daphney Jones and husband Mike of Savannah, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Shannon Gaffney and Anna Rose Benson of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Reba Moore, Jeannie Mitchell, Gladys Winslow, and Bessie Smith; and brothers, Clinton Benson, Tommy White, and Stanley Benson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tracey Dearon Benson; sisters Ruby Stark, Dessie Taylor, and Peggy Edwards; and brothers, Willard and Calvin Benson.
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Visitation

Monday, March 12, 2018

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

8:30am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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