Cecil Benson, 77, of Ocilla, Georgia, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Irwin County, with Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 9:00, Tuesday evening at the funeral home in Ocilla.
Mr. Benson was born December 29, 1928, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late Mose and Rosa Lee Padgett Benson. He lived in the community most of his life and was a former resident of Orlando, Florida. Mr. Benson was former owner/operator of Farmer’s Cold Storage and he was a farmer. He was a member and Deacon of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Mr. Benson is survived by his wife: Deila Griffin Benson of Ocilla; sons and daughters-in-law: Edwin Cecil & Tammy Benson, Tommy Lee & Teresa Benson, David & Dianne Benson, all of Ocilla; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Vera B. Merrill of North Augusta, SC.