George W. Benton, Jr.
May 10, 1962 ~ December 23, 2016
George W. Benton, Jr., 54, of Monrovia, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at his residence in Monrovia after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born May 10, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late George W. Benton, Sr. and Shannon F. (Lahr) Benton.
He was most proud of his work as a mechanic at Butch’s Small Engines in Hall for many years and was also employed at Cra-Wal Container in Indianapolis for 17 years. George was a member of Monrovia Christian Church.
Survivors include his two sisters, Irene R. (David) Erwin of Monrovia and Sharon A. Brooks of Martinsville; and his nieces and nephews, Shelly, Larry, Allison, Anthony, Kayla and Brandon.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of George W. Benton from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Monrovia Christian Church. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share online condolences and share a favorite memory with George’s family.
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I’m so very grateful that I can say that George was a friend and also a very good person.
My smpthany to the family at this very hard time.
Rest in peace George
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I am very sorry for your loss. The Bible can provide much-needed comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.
RIP my friend!! Until we meet again!
Thoughts and prayers to the Benton family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of George Jr. Rest in peace with love from your Aunt Ida Mae Capps, Tina Webb, Roy Capps Jr. Susan Capps Dilley and Jeffrey Capps.
He was my uncle I never got to meet him
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He was my mom’s brother my unlce
He was my biological uncle I never got to meet him before he died