William (Bill) S. Benton

BENTON - William S. Benton (Bill), 76, born November 13, 1931. Lost his fight with cancer and passed away on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 in his home in Albuquerque, with his family by his side. Bill was a native of Albuquerque and a man known to many. He is survived by his wife Anna Benton; brother, Robert Benton; daughters, Teresa Rhodes, Karen and her Husband Scott Allen, Cynthia Jackson; his only son, Richard Benton; step-sons, James Rivera, Louis Rivera and Gilbert Rivera; step daughter, Amy Wolgemuth; 9 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Bill served in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He was an electrician and contractor and later owned his own business, "Benton Services." Bill was known as a handyman that would get the job done right. He will be missed by many friends and family members, among them Oscar Pahlevan. Bill was a member of the Zuni Church of Christ. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010