Benson, Jr., Gerald Wayne, 55, a resident of Greenville, AL died Thursday, December 1, 2016. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Reverend Chase Clower and Reverend Jerry Wilkinson officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home announcing. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church.
Wayne was born August 26, 1961. He is survived by his parents Gerald and Frances Benson, sister, Leah (Tony) Stonicher, brother, Hal (Deedra) Benson, stepson, Cory (Lauren) Latham, granddaughter, Isabella Latham, nieces, Grace (Hunter) Harrell, Colby Benson, Ava Casey Benson, Savannah Stonicher, nephews, Benson Stonicher, Max Stonicher, and Clay Benson. Wayne was a 1979 graduate of Greenville High School. He worked most of his career at Stabler Clinic as an X-Ray technician for 28 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman. He leaves behind three precious dogs, Mollie, Patches and Bella. Wayne was a gentle and kind soul. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Craig, Craig McNaughton, Kevin Ordoyne, Larry Philpot, Gray Vinson, Ronnie Idland and Sam Wilson. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association - 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202, American Kidney Fund - P O Box 1837, Merrifield, VA 21116-8037, or Forever Outdoors - Eupora, MS.