MR. DERRICK CHARLES BENSON – Age 70, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1954 in East Orange, New Jersey to his late parents, Edgar Benson and Gloria Wheeler Fox. He was a member of Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church. He was a former member of the singing group Spring during the 1970’s. He was last employed by Mohawk Industries until his health declined. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, and was a talented painter.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Benson; two children, Resean Derrick Benson and Xavier Malcolm Benson; and other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Community Funeral Home, 909 Fifth St, Lynchburg, VA 24505. His remains will lie in state on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Willis Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.