WILLIAM J. (BILL) BENSON, age 93, of Washington Court House, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence with his three daughters at his side. Born on March 6, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Virgil O. and Ruth Barker Benson.

Shortly after being born, his family moved to Gallipolis, then to Ironton and later to Rio Grande where he worked on a farm as young teen. Another move brought him to Washington C.H. where he worked at Herb's Drive-In, family owned and operated.

Bill was a 1950 graduate of Washington Senior High School, after graduation he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked on the B-29 Superfortress during the Korean War, both Okinawa and Japan. After returning home, Bill began his career at Armco Steel (Steelox Systems) until his retirement in 1997 after dedicating thirty-eight years of service to the company. After his retirement, Bill enjoyed helping on the Melvin Farm in Bloomingburg during both planting and harvesting seasons.

Bill attended Grace Community Church, he took joy in planning and working projects of his own, but found much greater joy helping others with projects, when needed. He also enjoyed taking special care to his beloved K-9 companion, "Mr. Melvin."

Survivors include his daughters, Nancy (David) Randall of Clarksville, Sara (Mike) Endsley of Marysville and Debra (Fred) Melvin of Bloomingburg. He also leaves behind his three cherished grandsons, Benson Melvin and his fiancé, Jennifer Velten of Columbus, Clark (Kelsey) Melvin of Waterville, and Henry Melvin of Clermont, FL. Also surviving is his sister, JoAnn Hays of Oak Hill, his brother, Richard Benson of Layton, UT along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Tillis Benson.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Summers Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Lucas of Grace Community Church officiating. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Fayette County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

A private burial will be held by the family on a later date in the Union Cemetery-Franklin in Columbus, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's name can be made and mailed to: Grace Community Church, 525 Glenn Avenue, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 or Ohio's Hospice of Fayette County, 222 N. Oakland Avenue, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.summersfuneralhome.com

Grace Community Church
525 Glenn Avenue, Washington Court House OH 43160
Tel: 1-740-333-5433
Web: http://www.gracecommunity.net

Ohio's Hospice of Fayette County
222 N. Oakland Ave., Washington CH OH 43160