Sam Jethro Benton's Obituary
Obituary
Sam Jethro Benton, Jr, 88, of Hyattsville passed away on April 8, 2018. He was the loving husband of Lucille Benton for 71 years. He was born on October 25, 1929 to the late Sam, Sr. and Mary Benton. Sam worked at Queens Chapel Barber Shop for 42 years. He was a hardworking provider for his family, known as a very honest man. He was very good with his hands as evident by the property he owned on South Mountain with its immaculate yardwork and flowers. He also showed this skill with his hands by his self-taught woodworking abilities. He loved to play pool and taught his children how to play the game. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Patricia Daly and husband Daniel, Robert Benton, William Benton, Peggy Manyette, Bennett Benton and wife Alice, and Pandee Dodge and husband John. Grandchildren, Robert Benton, Daniel Daly, Ronald Benton and wife Donna, Brentt Hanna, Sean Daly and wife Misty, Brad Hanna and wife Patty, Darin West, Crisdee Miller and husband Matt, and Chad Dodge. And great-grandchildren, Joey, Tiffany, Colton, Emily, Sean, Daniel, Logan, Leo, Holden, Lukeos, Lilee, and Bianka. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Cindy Benton and son-in-law Jimmy Manyette. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 16th from noon to 1 PM at the Historical Chapel at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick, MD where a service will begin at 1 PM with Pastor Karin Albaugh officiating. To sign the online guestbook and leave condolences go to www.resthaven.us. VisitationResthaven Funeral Services9501 Catoctin Mtn HwyFrederick, MD 21701 Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ServiceResthaven Funeral Services9501 Catoctin Mtn HwyFrederick, MD 21701 Monday, April 16, 2018 1:00 PM
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