Carl E. Benton

BENTON, Carl E., age 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Carl was born January 4, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Abe" and Barbara (Farley) Benton. Also he is the last of all his siblings which include, Anna, Marweda, William, Edna, James, Lois, and Lillian. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Louise (Shively) Benton; one son, Philip Benton of Dayton; two daughters, Lynn (Brian) Weaver of Beavercreek and Pam (Rod) Dillon of Springboro; four grandchildren, Brandon and Justin Weaver of Beavercreek, Christopher and Katie Dillon of Springboro. Carl will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked at NCR. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Good Samaritan Hospital. Chaplain Samuel D. Hollingsworth officiating. If desired, donations may be made to Dayton Childrens Medical Center.