Harry R. Benton, 58

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Harry R. Benton, 58 of Middleburg, FL passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.  Harry was born in Jacksonville to the late Raburn Alfred and JoAnn Smith Benton and lived most of his life in Clay County.  He worked with his family at Benton HVAC, later at NAS JAX in HVAC until 2008.  Harry was a member of Russell Baptist Church, enjoyed traveling the mountains, singing, being “Papa” to his three grandchildren and also being Uncle Harry.

Mr. Benton is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sheri Benton, children, Savannah (Travis) Johnson, Erin (Josh) Skipper, Taylor (Jesse) Mills, and Gabriel Smith, sisters, Lisa Benton and Deborah Young, grandchildren, Kanyn, Ansleigh, and Loughlin, niece, Hailey, nephew, Mitchell great niece, Payelyn and many extended family.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Russell Baptist Church with burial in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 10-11:00 prior to services.

In lieu of flowers we are asking you to give back to the children’s hospital and support the Baptist NICU where two of his grand babies stayed to honor his legacy.

 

There is a drop-down menu for the gift designation, and you will see one that says, “Wolfson Children’s Critical Care Tower — new NICU/PICU”. There is an option to make a gift in someone’s honor or memory.

www.wolfsonchildrens.com

Or

Checks made payable to Wolfson Children’s Hospital

– In the memo line of the check or in an accompanying note, list that it should be made in your father’s memory and support the NICU

– Mailed to the Baptist Health Foundation, 841 Prudential Drive, Suite 1300, Jacksonville, FL 32207

 

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720