Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday May 15, 2020 at Crestwood Cemetery, for Dwight Benson Jr., age 82, of Glencoe, who went to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2020. Reverend Daniel Barkley will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. Crestwood Funeral Home is in charge.

He became a member of Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1958, where he served as an elder for over thirty years. He later moved his membership to Gadsden Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he remained. He served as a volunteer fireman for the city of Glencoe for many years and was a member of the local 498 Plumber and Steamfitters Union. He was a partner of Benson Plumbing and Heating with his brothers Jim and Jerry up until his retirement.

Mr. Benson was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Vivian Benson and his brother Jerry Benson.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol F. Benson, daughters Dana Benson and Kirstie (Jeff) Edwards, and grandchildren Jared and Katie Edwards. He also leaves behind a brother, James (Mary) Benson, sister in-law Joan Benson

and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gadsden Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday May 15, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service