Carey "C.C." Benson

Carey "C.C." Benson, age 51, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday February 18, 2011. He was born on July 1, 1959 in Andalusia, Alabama, to Lonzo Benson and the late Tommie Benson. In addition to his mother, C.C. was preceded in death by his aunt, Laverne Brown.

C.C. is survived by his father and step mother, Lonzo and Lula Mae Benson; two sons, Steed (Sherrie) Benson and Chad Benson; seven grandchildren, Shyra, Tiara, Mariah, Jaliyah, Ja'Nae, Brea and Cheyne; four brothers, Christopher, Curtis (Madgline), Carl and Coris Benson; two sisters, Warennita Melendez and Angelina Samuals; many nieces and nephews, including two special nephews, Gale and Merico Melendez; dear close friend, Dianne Mebane; and a host of other family members and friends.

C.C. worked at Kettering Convalescent Center, Catalpa Manor Nursing Home and Behr Dayton Thermal Products, he was a D.J. and singer, and loved to travel.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday February 22, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, where the family will receive friends for two hours prior, from 3:00-5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Freedom First Credit Union, 1645 Webster Street Dayton, Ohio, 45404, to help the family with funeral expenses.