SUMMERTON - Leon Benbow, 71, was born Sunday, Aug. 13, 1944, in Clarendon County, to the late LeRoy and Reatus C. Benbow.
Leon was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was employed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where he retired after 33 years. He was a dedicated member of Historic Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a member of the deacon's ministry.
Leon Benbow entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at his home in Summerton.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Benbow; four daughters, Jeneice (Greg) Williams, Artrell (Michael) Husser, Angela (Richard) Robinson and Anita Benbow; one daughter he reared as his own, Mary Allice (Edmond) Riggins; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight siblings; an aunt; an uncle; four godchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Leon Benbow will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Historic Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1137 Granby Lane in Summerton, with Dr. William T. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in the chapel of King-Fields Mortuary.
Mr. Benbow will be placed in the church from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.
Mr. Benbow's mortal frame is peacefully resting in the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary in Summerton, (803) 485-5039. www.kingfieldsmortuary.com
