Donald Lee Benton
Waterford, MI | November 04, 2011
Donald Lee Benton – Waterford, MI
Donald Lee Benton, 64, Waterford, MI passed away, Friday, November 4, 2011 in Waterford.
Mr. Benton was a State Corrections Officer at Scott Correctional Facility and was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Aerie #3373 in Clarkston and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In addition to his parents, his son-in-law, Randy Allen and brother-in-law, Gerry Lilly preceded him in death.
Surviving is his loving wife, Sharon McGarvey Benton; children, Margaret Allen, Katie Benton, Richard Benton, John Benton, Carmen Bueno and husband, Juan, Mary Benton, Jeanette Benton, and H. Michael McGarvey, II; grandchildren, Krysten, Matthew, Jason, Alexis, Andrew, Brianna, Kyle, John Paul, Nathan, H. Michael III, Jordan, and Noah; sisters, Sue Lilly, Betty Martin, and Debbie McComber; sister-in-law, Pamela Ray and daughter, Jacky; along with several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Riverside Chapel of Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford, MI.
Military graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Benton Cemetery, Gate City, VA. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, or to the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements that may be viewed at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Donald Lee Benton.