of Traskwood, AR
September 15, 1936 - August 9, 2009
William ''Edwin'' Benning, 72, of Traskwood died Sunday, August 9, 2009. He was a soldier, husband, father, grandfather, educator, administrator, retiree and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents William ''Babe'' Benning and Thelma Benning; and a sister, Betty Ann Davis.
He is survived by former spouse, Joyce Benning of Hot Springs Village; one son, Mark Benning and wife Jennifer of Bryant; two daughters, Carmen Crawford and husband Reynolds of Denver, Colorado; Jennifer Nix and husband Franklin of Traskwood; two sisters, Laura Lee Benning of Malvern; Judy Bradford of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Alex, Abby, Madeline, Morgan, Austin and Sara; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He served in the United States Army from 1954-1957. Upon completion of duty, he obtained a Bachelors Degree from Henderson State University and a Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas. He taught high school English at Bauxite High School. While he was there he developed the Honor's English Program, served as Senior Sponsor and was the announcer for all of the Miner home football games. In 1980, he became an area supervisor for the Arkansas Department of Education. He retired from education as the Director of Federal Programs for the Helena-West Helena School District. He also retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve. He was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan, enjoyed traveling the globe, a remarkable movie trivia expert and loved Frank Sinatra. So much so that he would say, ''If Sinatra doesn't sing it, I don't listen to it.''
A private family service will be held. No formal service or visitation will be held. Memorials in his name may be made to the charity of your choice.
Cremation arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
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55 Condolence(s)
Dave Thompson
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The best english teacher I ever had. May God comfort all of you.
Melody Brown
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Judy and family, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Bennings passing. He was always such a character! I know he will be missed. Thinking and praying for you all.
Gene & Lynn Blagg
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Judy, Laura Lee, Carmen, Jennifer, Mark:
We were so sorry to get word of Ed's untimely passing. I shall always consider Ed as one of my closest long-time friends. I especially recall our times in the early 50's attending West Side Baptist Church and our adventure hitch-hiking to California and back in the summer of 53. We had a ball! He was always a fun guy to be with. We will dearly miss him. Please contact us if there is anything we can do.
Sincerely,
Gene & Lynn Blagg
Little Rock
Marilyn Hampton
Monday, August 17, 2009
Jennifer, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cynthia D. James
Sunday, August 16, 2009
My prayers go out to the Benning family, especially Jennifer Nix and family.
Know that through your sorrow that God is able to give you strength through this difficult time and that he (God) will carry you through this time of mourning. God is able to deliver you and give you that peace of mind that no man can. Trust God and know that your dad is resting in peace and with our heavenly Father.
Love you Jen!
Cjames
Victor and Mary Green
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God's blessings continue with each of you on your journey of life. Rev. Victor and Mary Green
maxine calhourn
Saturday, August 15, 2009
edwin, i will miss visiting with you when you came to see your sister judy and my son dennis bradford. i enjoyed the time you went with us to the lake. you will be missed. by your sisters.
laural lee benning
Saturday, August 15, 2009
edwin, i will miss our talks. i love you. your sister laura lee.
Joneva Howard Holcombe
Friday, August 14, 2009
Dear Family, Mr. Benning was such a great man and a memorable teacher. I have many fond memories of Sr. English at. Bauxite. Please accept my deepesy sympathy.
Anderson,Monty
Friday, August 14, 2009
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss .Mr. Benning was one of my favorite teachers that I will remember forever.
Monty Anderson
BHS Class 1976
martha halbert willmon
Friday, August 14, 2009
a friend from prattsville. edwin i will miss you. martha faye.
judy benning burton bradford
Friday, August 14, 2009
edwin i will miss you and always love you. your sister judy!!!!!
ann paxton kryer
Friday, August 14, 2009
a prattsville friend!!!!!!!
May Atkins
Friday, August 14, 2009
Jennifer--
I have been thinking about you and know how close you and your Dad were--you have always been a caring daughter. I am so sorry for your loss--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know you can call me if I can do anything for you.
May
Karen Burton Westbrook
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I am sorry about your loss. Even though Mr. Benning left at semester, he was one of my favorite English teachers. I still remember his class fondly. Carmen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Wright Sheridan Young
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Judy & family,
I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Mr. Benning, but I know that you will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Judy Wright Sheridan Young
Kristie & Michael (Uncle Ed's neice & nephew)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Mark, Carmen, & Jennifer:
Words can't describe the kind of man Uncle Ed was. When we were growing up we had so much respect and awe of him. He always had such a way with telling his jokes, sometimes over & over, that it was hard to retell them and get em right!! He always tried to make us laugh. His was a GREAT brother to his sisters, Betty Ann loved him dearly. We appreciate everything he did for her in her goin Home. He will never be forgotten!! Memories are great treasures.... We love ya'll Kristie & Michael
VICKIE STAGGSS
Thursday, August 13, 2009
VICKIE STAGGS -BAUXITE HS CLASS OF 74
TO MARK ,CARMEN AND JENNIFER - YOU DAD WAS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS. WE SO WANTED HIM TO BE AT OUR 35TH CLASS REUNION, I WAS TOLD HE WAS SICK BUT DIDN'T REALIZE HOW SICK. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD A CHANCE FOR HIM TO TOUCH THEIR LIVES. HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE THROUGH YOUR LIVES IF YOU ONLY DISPLAY A SMALL PIECE OF HIM YOU WILL BE GREAT.
Vashonna Hannah
Thursday, August 13, 2009
My prayers and condolences goes out to you and your family. I pray that God gives each and everyone of you the strength, faith, and courage to make it through your loss. May god continue to bless you and your family. As I continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Love, Vashonna Hannah
Katherine
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Art English
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dear Mark: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you Dad. You were just talking to me about him and I could see your love and respect for him as we talked. As an educator, coach, sports announcer and most of all as a father he obviously touched so many lives so very lovingly. I got to know him a bit from you the last couple of weeks we played together. It was clear from your animated description of him that he was a heck of a guy.You and your family are in my prayers. .
Charles & Kay Blagg
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss
Jane Wilmoth
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Mark, Carmen, and Jennifer: You know I loved teaching with your dad so much. He brought lots of laughter to my life as we worked together at Bauxite. He made me feel welcome the first year I came to teach at high school from Pine Haven. My heart goes out to all 3 of you and he will always have a special place in my heart as well as you three will. Love, Ms. Jane
Bob Thompson
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Mark, Carmen and Jennifer,
My condolences to each of you and your families. I am deeply saddened to learn about your dad. Bob and Johnnie Thompson
Tawanna Cross Newcomb
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. B's passing. He was such a wonderful man and a great teacher. He taught me in senior English and I still remember it believe it or not. Mark, Carmen and Jennifer he was a very gifted educator and I am sure from what I saw he was a great dad and grandfather. I know he will be missed by all.
Cynthia Craig
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dear Jennifer,
When you truly love someone, their spirit will always live on in your heart, so they will never be far away from you. I know this won't take the place of a hug or a kiss, but it is a great comfort when you're missing someone terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I look forward to seeing you back at work soon.
Reanard Hill
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sorry for the loss of your Father. The Lord makes no mistakes. My prayers are with you and your family.
Paul & Linda Dawson
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
we all love you and are so sorry for your loss. call us for anything!!!
Brad & Robin Hinkson & family
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jennifer, so sorry for your loss. if you need anything just call. love you all!!!!!
James & Shirley Arrowood
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. You know you can call us if we are needed for anything. We love you all!!!!
Judge John W. And Mary Cole
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Edwin was always such a part of the Prattsville and other Grant County communties. He would always come by to visit when here. He will be missed. The Cole and Kervin families.
Tina Grissom
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jennifer,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Peace My Friend......
Deborah Marks
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jennifer I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you know that things will get better and take the rest of your life one day at a time.
Debbie Spickard Vance
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Mark, Carmen and Jennifer - I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember when he first came to teach at Bauxite High School. He was my favorite teacher. I always looked forward to his class because he made them so interesting and fun. He had a way of getting the entire class involved and seemed to truly care about what he taught.
I remember each of you attending Bauxite and how proud your Dad was of all of you. You were all such sweet kids.
My deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Lamar
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
My prayers are with you and yours in your loss.
JeNell Lowe
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. God will bless you and keep you. I love you and wish you comfort and peace.
Mac Ray
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
In the days ahead, please know our prayers are with you. His spirit will be with you always.
Mac and Betty Ray
Wanda Gipson
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda Gipson
annette
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Your father was a very special person and he will be missed by all. I am so very very sorry.
David Blanchard
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jennifer, Jo and I are sorry for the loss of your dad. We will be thinking of you and your family.
June Taylor
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Mark and Jennifer:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Dr. Wilda Knox
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Jennifer:
I am sorry for your loss and I will continue to pray for you and your family, for strength and comfort.
Leroy James
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Dear jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of your father. I join with others among your co-workers in lifting you up in prayer to the end that you may be sustainrd during this difficult time.
Leroy James
THE BILLIE JACK BENNING FAMILY
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
To the family of Edwin,
We're so sorry for your loss. Daddy really loved him and was always so glad for him to visit. He sends you his love and sympathy, as do we all. You're in our prayers.
Becky Jones
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I wish there was something I could say that would help. If you need anything call me my cell is 425-2973.
Denise Black
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Jennifer & Alex and family, i will be remembering you all in my prayers. When death comes and invade our family we have to accept what God allows, even when we don't understand his ways. As long as you (Jennifer) live and your children live you father will always be with you. Remember the good times as well as the not so good, and take life one day at a time to heal.
Lowell Nicholas
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My deepest condolences.
Betty Reohr
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
With regards,
Betty Reohr
Arkansas State Hospital
Deloris Greer
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
God bless the family and may his soul rest in peace.
Leslie P. Thompson
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this loss of a loved one. May God bless and keep you during this time.
Leslie P.
Kaye Kundahl
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
May your faith sustain you in this time of loss.
Jo Ann and Ronnie McDade
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Jennifer, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am sure your dad will still travel from cloud to cloud in heaven. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Love ya.
Judy Sipes
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Jennifer, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Casey
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My Deepest Condolences for your loss. May He rest in peace and sit at the right hand of God.
Itena Jackson
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I will keep the family in my prayers. Take care.