Benton Anderson

Benton C. Anderson, a son given by the Lord to Benjamin C. and Julia Ann (McNabb) Anderson, was born in Columbia, Tennessee on April 14, 1927 and died in his home Monday morning June 23, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was married to Billie Hayes on the 20th day of December 1948 and they enjoyed a happy life together for more than 65 years. Benton was employed by Paymaster Oil Mill in Waxahachie and served as plant Superintendent until 1972. He retired from W.C. Cantrell Co. in Fort Worth, where he served as shop manager until 1986. Surviving along with his wife Billie is one daughter Kathy Harris and husband Ted of Waxahachie, four grandsons, Rodney Anderson and wife Kelli of Corinth, Clint Harris and wife Carrie of Midlothian, Matt Harris of Dallas, Michael Anderson and wife Mica of Flower Mound along with four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Gene Anderson, his sisters: Esta Lee Fleeman, Elsie Hall, Clara Martin, Isabell Holder, Daisy Dixon and Ola George and brothers: Finis Ray Anderson, Mahue Anderson, Curtis Anderson and Carl Anderson. Visitation will be at Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie from 7 to 9 PM Sunday, June 29, 2014. Graveside services and burial will be at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery on Monday June 30, 2014 at 2:30 PM with Brent Vineyard officiating. The family praises God for the blessing that Benton's life brought to each of us and we rejoice in the promise that he is forever at home with his Savior. With grateful hearts we acknowledge the loving, compassionate, and professional care that was given to him by Bristol Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

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