Mr. James "Jim" Fred Benson

Mr. James "Jim" Fred Benson age 64, of Crumpler, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Benson was born February 5, 1948 in Ashe County to Virgil Roscoe and Martha Johnson Benson. Mr. Benson was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Junior & Wilmer Benson and sister: Doris McCall. He loved to play on his John Deere Tractor and loved to play chess. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Blackburn & Rev. Jack Pugh. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday prior to the service.

Mr. Benson is survived by:

His Wife: Linda Seward Benson

2 Daughters: Peggy Benson and husband Darrell Hartzog of West Jefferson & Jennifer Byland and husband Seth of Fleetwood

3 Grandchildren: Taylor Byland, J. T. Austin & Randi Byland

1 Great Grandchild: Ayden Lonon

3 Sisters: Carlotta Finley & Joyce Richardson and husband Brad all of Crumpler & Juanita Baldwin and husband Ben of Winston-Salem

Sister in law: Reba Benson of Lansing

several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family: Linda Benson, 301 Huckleberry Ridge Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Benson's arrangements.