Russell G Benson , 65, of Wickliffe, died at Baptist Health at 11:43 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
He was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church of Wickliffe. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and worked in agriculture related jobs most of his life.
He is survived by his mother, Everstine Scheland Benson Lackey of Sikeston, MO; his sons, Russell G Benson, Jr of Wickliffe, Jamie Benson of Wickliffe, and Eric Benson of Lovelaceville; a sister, Melvana Sexton of Sikeston, MO, a brother, James Benson of TX and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Benson and his step-father, Melvin P Lackey, and one sister.
Visitation will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wickliffe Saturday, March 21, 2015 beginning at 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will also be held at the church at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 with Revs. Michael Suiter and Larry Fraser officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery. Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe is in charge of arrangements.
