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Billy Ray Benton

June 18, 1939 — September 13, 2024

Fremont

Billy Ray Benton

Billy Ray Benton, 85 of Fremont passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka. Pastor Mark Sauls will officiate.

 Billy Ray was a truck driver, and he loved to tinker on lawn mowers. He was a faithful husband, and beloved step-father. Billy Ray will be greatly missed.

 Billy Ray is survived by his loving wife, Joyce S. Benton; step-son, Marty Barnes and wife, Tonia; several friends and family; his beloved dog, Buffy and his daughter, Connie Gabrell.

 He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Benton; parents, Johnny and Bernice Benton; sister, Sara Hales and his brother, Shelton Benton.

 In lieu of flowers please consider memorials in Billy Ray’s memory to the Maggie Society, Inc., 606 Trinity Drive W, Wilson, North Carolina 27893.

 Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Eureka United Methodist Church

128 N Church Street, Fremont, NC

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