Matthew R. Benson was born November 5, 1937 in Springfield, OH. He departed this life on April 4, 2024 in Columbus, OH.
Matthew received his Bachelors Degree from Central State. He retired from Franklin County Children Services in the Columbus area.
Matthew was a devoted member of Ezekial Roy Arch Knights Temple Consistency Triumph Temple Number One and Past Potentate for Triumph Temple Shriner Number One. He also was an avid golf player.
Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Robinson and Matthew Benson; sisters, Teresa McLemore and Faye Benson; and special friend, Jerome “Bud” Williams.
Matthew’s memory will be cherish by his devoted and loving wife, Loretta Benson; sons, Rodney Benson and Mark Benson; daughter, Sada Patterson; stepchildren, Lisa Williams, Charles Scott, Marva Carter, Sharlene Marshall, and Myron Brown; a host of grandchildren; nieces, Vickie Colvin, Cecelia Benson, Dana Benson; nephews, Corry Benson, William Benson, and Charles Garnel Johnson; many great nieces and nephews; special grandson, Mitchell Harris; special friends, Peter and Cynthia Charles; and a host of great grandchildren.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Thank you Dickey for showing me what a real father is. Thank you for always having my back no matter what, you were always one of my biggest supporters. The world won’t be the same without you in it. Rest easy Dad. I love you and I’m going miss you..
Loretta,
Sending my condolences to you in the loss of Dickey!
May GOD continue to bless you & give you strength in the days ahead!!!
Love, Myra & Family
My condolences to Loretta and family. Bro. Benson was a very kind hearted soul and will be dearly missed. I remember attending the jazz event in Mamie Moore Park, and Bro. Benson always had a good parking space for me at the Brick. He would greet everyone with a smile and hearty laugh, and made sure you were ok.
My pleasure knowing you you was a good brother and will be miss. My condolences goes out to your family.
Dear Loretta and Family. How we long for the prophetic words of Revelation 21:4 to be fulfilled! Of course, Jehovah and His Son Jesus have an even greater yearning for that to happen as they will be the ones to carry it out. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mr Benson’s Family. With Love Always
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.
“All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…” John 5:28,29
The Baker and Bamba Family.
There are no goodbyes for us where you are, You will always be in my WIFEY
There is no goodbyes for us, wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. Wifey
To The Benson Family!
WORDS CANNOT CAPTURE HOW YOU MAY FEEL BUT JEHOVAH GOD DOES! MAY HE COMFORT YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO SEE YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME..
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY: I LOVE YOU SISTER BENSON AND I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED
LOVE LYNDA MILTON
Dear Loretta and family. Even though we can’t know the full extent of your pain and grief from the loss of Mr Benson in death, we do know how much comfort we have experienced from reflecting on the promises from Revelation 21:4 and other scriptures. Please know we will be here for all of you whenever you want someone to listen and hug. With Love, Bruce and JoAnn Pope
There are no goodbyes for us, wherever you are You will be in my heart. WIFEY
Truly nice knowing you my good brother for all of our good times we had together and the knowledge you taught me when I became a brother I highly appreciate you. Brother J.Keyes St.James #21 Columbus o Ohio
BROTHER-LAW THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TALKS AND WORDS OF WISDOM AND FOR THE LOVE YOU GAVE MY SISTER AND FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER .RIP LOVE SISTER-LAW MARY
“My dearest Mr. Dicky, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for me as a stepfather. Your unwavering love, support, and guidance have been a constant source of strength and inspiration for me. I cannot thank you enough for being such an amazing role model and a true father figure in my life. Your presence will be deeply missed by all who knew you. With love and admiration, your daughter Marva Carter and Family.”
Dear Loretta
My heart goes out to you and your family. But just remember this is just a ‘pause’ to your husband’s life. Look forward to when soon the ‘play’ button is pressed again. Christ’s death has guaranteed it.
Isa 26:19 reminds us ‘Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life’.
Love, Gail