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Submitted: 5/18/21 • Approved: 5/26/21 • Last Updated: 6/13/21 • R419630-G419628-S3
Steven Dale
Sept 3, 1943 - Aug 19, 2011
Judy Fay
Aug 15, 1943 - Oct 10, 2016
Married Apr 27, 1962
*Obituary
Steven Dale Benton, 67, of Brownfield, Texas, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born September 3, 1943 in Brownfield to W.L. "Doc" and Della B. Benton. He graduated from Union High School and then attended Texas Tech University. Steve married Judy Jackson on April 27, 1962 at her parents' home in Wolfforth. He worked most of his life in high-steel heavy construction and in 1987 returned to Brownfield, where he farmed south of Union until he was licensed as a Master Plumber and owner of Benton Plumbing. He and his wife operated their plumbing company for many years until his health forced him to retire. He surrendered his life to Christ in 1967 and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for many years. Steve was first and foremost a loving husband and father. His favorite pastime was his motorcycle. He spent many times modifying and riding his Harley Road King and taking his grandchildren and great grandchildren riding.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents.
Steve is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy of Brownfield; two daughters, Stacy Benton and Sonya Betterton of Brownfield; a son, Steven L. Benton of Brownfield; nine grandchildren, Jaython, Steven and Alisha Betterton, Kendra and Morgan Halsell, Terra Benton and Adrian Benton, all of Brownfield, Zak Benton of Denver, Colo., and Aleah Benton of Crosbyton; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Benton and wife Yvone of Dayton and Ed Benton and wife May of Lubbock.
*Obituary
Judy Faye Benton, 73 passed from this world on October 10, 2016 surrounded by the many people that loved her. She was born August 15, 1943 to James Rufus Jackson and Anna Kathrine Adams in Wolfforth, TX. She graduated high school at Frenship High School in Wolfforth in 1961.
Judy married the love of her life Steven Dale Benton on April 27, 1962 in Wolfforth. Together they ran Benton Plumbing in Brownfield for many years. She also worked at Walmart as a cashier until illness forced her to retire. Judy was a strong loving Christian woman whose love for Christ and her family was evident to all who know her. Her family was her focus and she devoted her life to letting each and every one of them know just how deeply she loved them. All children regardless of how she entered their lives had a special draw to her. She was known as "Memaw" to many more children than just her grands and great-grands. She is preceded in death by her husband Steve and her parents James and Kathrine Jackson.
She is survived by her children Sonya and spouse Kelly Betterton, Steven Benton and Stacy Benton all of Brownfield; grand children Jaython Betterton of Baton Rouge, LA, Alishia Betterton of Monahans, TX, Zak Benton of Wharton, TX, Terra Benton of Lubbock, TX, Aleah Benton of Crosbyton, TX, and Steven Betterton, Kendra Halsell, Morgan Cruz, and Adrian Benton all of Brownfield. She was also the proud great grandmother of 8 great grand children. She is also survived by her sister Anna Kay Fitts of Krum, TX and brothers Rick Jackson of Picayune, MS, and Rudy Jackson of Lacomb, LA.
Services are Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2 pm at Brownfield Funeral Home with graveside services to follow. Brother Chad Fitts of Krum, TX will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Legacy of Love Hospice, 1117 E. Tahuka Rd. in Brownfield or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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