Richard L. Benson

Richard L. Benson, age 80, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014.

Born July 16, 1934 in Alexandria, Ind., he was the son of Elbert and Goldie (Wiles) Benson and was a 1952 graduate of Alexandria High School.

He married Sherrill Jean (Morris) Benson on Aug. 29, 1954, and she survives.

Richard had been a security guard with the Gary Hoffa Agency working at FB Distro in Greencastle. He had previously worked in sales for Western Southern Insurance, worked at the Jewel Tea Co. and Omar Bakery.

He had also served in the Indiana National Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Sherrill; sons Brad (Debbie) Benson, Brian (Nancy) Benson and Barry (Stephanie) Benson; a daughter, Betsy (David) O'Hair; two sisters, Marjorie (Ken) Aimen and Geraldine (Paul) Haynes; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert, Elbert Jr. and Howard Benson; and two sisters, Margaret Jones and Martha Garman.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with interment to follow at Brick Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. on Wednesday until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.