Larry Charles Benson, 52, of Tifton passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Hand officiating. Mr. Benson was laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens.
Chris Suggs, Jason McBrayer, Darrell Eason, Andy Eason, Darrell Benson, Dennis Arrington, Von Webb and Coy Barber served as pallbearers.
Born January 30, 1950, in Tift County, Mr. Benson was the son of Marvin Benson and Louise Pittman Benson of Tifton. He was a farmer; and he was of the Baptist faith. He had lived in Tift County his entire life.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Benson is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Suggs Benson of Tifton; two son and one daughter-in-law, Mark Benson and Wes and Katie Benson, all of Tifton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Jody Benson of Tifton and Tommy and Barbara Benson of Alapaha; two grandchildren, Brad Benson and Kaylin Benson; two nephews, Cole Benson and Chris Suggs; and two nieces, Lee McBrayer and Michelle Suggs.