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Obituary For Derrick Charles Benson
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.
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You will be missed Uncle Derick. God will continue to watch over your family and will let you them know you are at peace. Thank you for everything you done for our family and make us feel loved and enjoyed you will be missed. Love you Unc
On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Benson Family. Derrick was indeed a God fearing man, who loved God and his Family. He loved to sing, serve, draw pictures as he was so gifted in doing and do whatever he could to help others. It was a blessed privilege to have been his Pastor. To his family, we are praying for you all and know that we love you all.
I had the pleasure of meeting Derrick in the late 70's when he was a talented member of the recording group called, "Spring." Derrick was a gentleman & and overall great guy! May he rest peacefully, comfortably, & blissfully in the arms of his loving Savior!
It's been a long time, Derrick was a very nice person when he attended Mountain Riidge Baptist Church, may he RIP and may God comfort his wife and family during their time of bereavement 🙏🏿
No more suffering, no more pain. Brother, you were alot of fun, and we share many memories. Thank-you for Derrick, my nephew. I know you'll be singing and at peace on the other side.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
