R. Durwood Benson

Benson, NC: Mr. Romulus Durwood Benson age 89 of 3506 Old Fairground Rd. age 89 of 3506 Old Fairground Rd, died Wednesday at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Johnston County. A Graveside service will be 2:00PM Friday at the Benson Family Cemetery on Old Fairground Rd.. Officiating will be the Rev. Chris Searles and Rev. Steve Sutters.         Mr. Benson was born April 23, 1925 in Johnston County to the late Caswell M. and Tabitha Lambert Benson.  He was preceded in death by a son, Gary L. Benson; sisters, Mina Poole, Mozelle German, Mildred Memory, and Mabel Parker; and brothers, Burleigh Benson and Laverne Benson.  He worked with Southbend International and retired from International Paper Company in the textile division. Mr. Benson was a US Army veteran during WWII, and was a member of the Benson Post 109  American Legion.       Surviving include Grandchildren & Spouses, Michelle & Chris Rockvoan of Angier, Renee & John Godwin , and Geramy Benson all of Benson; Great Grandchildren, Cody and Colin Rockvoan, Lindsey and Luke Godwin, and Austin Benson.       Family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 1:30PM Friday prior to the Graveside Service at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, and at other times at the home of   Michelle and Chris Rockvoan, 3548 Old Fairground Rd., Angier, NC.