Benson, Lester R.

Passed: 1998-08-07

Age: 76

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1998-08-12

Information: Lester R. Benson, 76, of Parkersburg, died August 7, 1998 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Jackson County.  He worked for the U. S. Public Debt of Parkersburg, where he retired from the Parkersburg Library, was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Central Christian Church of Parkersburg and American Legion Post 15.  Survivors include his wife, Georgia Lemley Benson; two sons, Robert Benson of Columbia SC and Kenneth Benson of New Haven WV and two grandsons, Matthew and Shane Benson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin R. and Nettie Cook Benson; four brothers, and one sister.  Memorial services were held Sunday, August 9, 1998 at Central Christian Church, Parkersburg.  Arrangements by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg.  Memorials may be made to the church.