MR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “BENNIE” ALBERTSON - Age 82, of Dalton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2026. He was born October 11, 1943 in Dalton, GA. Benjamin was a graduate of North Whitfield High School Class of 1961. As a child he was employed by Touchstone Grocery Center and Foremost Chemical Company. Benjamin was Co-Owner of Morningside Chemical Company, Chattanooga, TN and later branched out to become Owner of Alco Dyes and Chemical Company. In addition to his work in the chemical industry, he owned three local pawn shops. Benjamin was saved and baptized at Calvary Baptist Church.

Benjamin was formally married to Anna Marvine Albertson, mother of his children and his end of life caregiver, and later married the late Alva Smith Albertson. He enjoyed supporting and spending time with the nieces, nephews, and grandchildren through various sports and activities, fishing, NASCAR, and going to yard sales and looking for bargains. If you had a need, he had it!

Benjamin is preceded in death by his wife, Alva Albertson; twin daughters; parents, Gordon Lee Alberston and Opal Callie Cleary Alberston; brothers and sisters-in-law, G.L. and Maxine Albertson and John A. and Peggy Alberston, sister and brother-in-law, Callie and Paul Morrow; and son-in-law, Donald Roberts.

Benjamin is survived by mother of his children, Anna Marvine Albertson; children, Sharon Roberts, Lorie (Steve) Harden, Charles “Chuck” (Amanda M.) Albertson, and Stephanie Alberston; step children, Scott (Laura) Smith and Kellie (Chaz) Olson; “Paw Paw Bennie” to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; special friend, Tibbs; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Willis Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Albertson, Officiant. The family will receive extended family and friends on Friday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment; Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Deacons Heart, 169 Waterfront Way, Dalton, GA 30720, Deaconsheart.org , (706) 671 - 1104. Donations may also be made to his children to cover final expenses. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.