Jack Austin Benton formerly of Graniteville, Missouri passed away September 28, 2015 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 76 years. He was born December 25, 1938 in Iron Mountain, Missouri the son of the late Arlie Clarence and Ruby Marie (Bates) Benton.
Jack is survived by two children; Virgie Gentle and husband, John, of Bradleyville, Missouri and Victor Martin of Arcadia, Missouri. Also surviving are four brothers; Roscoe Benton of Maryland Heights, Missouri, Arnold Benton of Maryland Heights, Missouri, Harvey "Buck" Benton of St. Peters, Missouri, and Arlie Benton Jr. of Morrisville, Vermont, three sisters; Carol Oswall of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Dinah Orrick of Farmington, Missouri, and Deborah Ramsey of Fredericktown, Missouri, four grandchildren: Dustin, Mark, Jackie, and Chrissy, and two great grandchildren Adrian and Makeena as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Jack was preceded in death by a son, Richard Benton, and four sisters; Arline "Doris" Nye ,Pauline Reed,...