In Remembrance Of
Denton L. Benson
Denton L. Benson, 81, of Dearborn, MO passed away, January 12, 2021.
He was born on May 12, 1940 to Woodrow and Mabel (Huff) Benson in Lonejack, MO. Denton grew up in Lonejack and graduated from Lonejack High School.
On January 3, 2009 he was united in marriage to Darlene (Moreland) Meeker. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn, MO and Holden, MO.
He managed Fairview Farms for many years and later owned and operated Benson Construction. Denton was a member of the Antique Caterpillar Association. He enjoyed riding his Goldwing, reading western books, and competing and pulling tractors.
He was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church in Oak Grove, MO and attended the First Baptist Church in Holden, MO.
Denton was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Wesley Benson and Wayne Benson; sister, Ruthie Brown; and step-daughter, Deborah Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; children; Denton (Janette) Benson, Twyla (Michael) Lentz and Angela Benson; step-daughters, Jeanette (Joe) Burnor and Pamela Kelsay; grandchildren; Clint Ralston, Andrea Benson, Kyle Ralston, Courtney Smith, Brandy Weigel, Tyler Benson, Luke Wendt, Dylan Wendt, Jacqueline Wendt, Michael Lentz and Christopher Lentz; sixteen great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren, ten step great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 17th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Burial: Ridgley Cemetery
Donations may be made to Ridgely Cemetery or the First Baptist Church in Holden.
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Nikki Blakely Leach
Denton Keith so sorry to hear of your fathers passing he was such a nice man. Lots of prayers and love to you all. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
DAVID P. FARRIS
What A great guy! So, sorry for your loss.
Diane Buckler Mckown
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed waiting g on your dad at Leo’s Countrymart. He was a man of few words but always sonics and polite. He is in a better place now.
Lawrence Jackson family
We are so sorry to here the news about Denton. Our prayers are with the family.
Dixie Hollar
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.. May God bless and sustain you in the days ahead.
Cindy Hubbard
Denton and Janette, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. I loved visiting with him at kcl. He was a great guy. Take care. Love you both, Cindy
Susan Trimble
My prayers to family.