Virgil "Junior" Benson

Mr. Virgil Roscoe "Junior" Benson Jr. age 68, of Lansing, died on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Benson was born on January 2, 1943 in Lenoir County, NC to the late Virgil Roscoe and Gladys Carr Benson. Mr. Benson was also preceded in death by sister, Dorothy Mae McCall, brother, Wilmer Benson. Mr. Benson was a member of Green's Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon. Junior loved to hunt, fish and play practical jokes. He also enjoyed making crafts and candy. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Green's Chapel Baptist Church by Rev. Julian Owens, Rev. Fred Steelman and Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Howell Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at Green's Chapel Baptist Church.  Mr. Benson is survived by: wife, Reba Ruth Barker Benson, one daughter, Thelma May Kastl and husband Scott of West Jefferson, one son, Patrick Wayne Benson of Hudson, NC, one sister, Angela Faye Grady of Wilmington, NC, three half sisters, Joyce Richardson and husband Brad, Carlotta Finley both of Crumpler, Juanita Baldwin and husband Ben of Winston-Salem, NC, step brother, James F. Benson and wife Linda of Crumpler, also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews..   Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Benson's arrangements.