In Memory Of
Frank H. Benton
1928
2017
Frank H. Benton
September 13, 1928 — December 19, 2017
Frank H. Benton, 89, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
He was born September 13, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Frank was a welder and carman for the Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years, retiring on September 1, 1988.
Mr. Benton was a member of Grace Baptist Church, V.F.W., American Legion and National Campers & Hikers Association. Frank was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Topeka Motorcycle Club in the 1940's.
Frank married Shirley Joan Spaulding on July 17, 1981 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include children, Gary Alu (Kerri), Marie Nightingale (Scott), Tim Benton (Priscilla) and Sharon Huskey (Harold); brothers, Duane Benton (Phyllis, deceased), Charlie Benton (Mary) and Ed Benton (Donna); grandchildren, Brian Alu, Sarah Gold, Jordan Gold, Dylan Gold, Wyatt Nightingale, Trevor Benton (Ashli), Tisha Duncan, Mark Manning and Nick Manning; great-grandchildren, Dominik Benton, Lilyana Benton, Ryleigh Benton and Mason Manning.
Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606 or Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Frank or leave a special condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 13, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Frank was a welder and carman for the Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years, retiring on September 1, 1988.
Mr. Benton was a member of Grace Baptist Church, V.F.W., American Legion and National Campers & Hikers Association. Frank was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Topeka Motorcycle Club in the 1940's.
Frank married Shirley Joan Spaulding on July 17, 1981 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include children, Gary Alu (Kerri), Marie Nightingale (Scott), Tim Benton (Priscilla) and Sharon Huskey (Harold); brothers, Duane Benton (Phyllis, deceased), Charlie Benton (Mary) and Ed Benton (Donna); grandchildren, Brian Alu, Sarah Gold, Jordan Gold, Dylan Gold, Wyatt Nightingale, Trevor Benton (Ashli), Tisha Duncan, Mark Manning and Nick Manning; great-grandchildren, Dominik Benton, Lilyana Benton, Ryleigh Benton and Mason Manning.
Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606 or Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Frank or leave a special condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank H. Benton, please visit our flower store.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
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