Harley Benson

August 24, 1947 - February 16, 2017
Harley Benson

Harley Benson, 69, of Flat Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was a son of the late Samuel and Ruby Hensley Benson. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine in 2015 and a two brothers, David and Cecil Benson.

Harley was a member of Dana Baptist Church and retired from Ecusta. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching Westerns.

Survivors include his son, Jerry D. Benson (Tonya) of Flat Rock; daughter, Holly B. Turner (Greg) of Columbus; four grandchildren, Courtney (Austin), Dawson, Gracie and Bella; one great-grandson, Ryker Wolf; and one sister, Beatrice Pratt of Hendersonville.

Funeral services will be held 11am on Friday, February 24, 2107 in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the park.


Service

Friday, February 24, 2017
11:00 AM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Burial

Friday, February 24, 2017
12:00 PM

Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Thursday, February 23, 2017
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • February 19, 2017
    Kris Mathes says:
    I'm so sorry you lost your dad. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.

  • February 19, 2017
    Betty J Hill lit a candle:
    Lit since February 19, 2017 at 2:00:00 AM

  • February 19, 2017
    Ronnie and Linda McKee says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in your loss. Harley will be greatly missed.

  • February 21, 2017
    Gary & Charlene Gilliam says:
    It was Always a special time to spend time with Harley he will be missed greatly. God Bless you & your Family.

  • February 21, 2017
    Leon and Green says:
    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family. May God Bless and comfort you in your loss.

  • February 22, 2017
    Roland and Lois Hoots says:
    The Family is in our prayers in the loss of your loved one. Harley was a friend to everyone who knew him. We will miss him . May God give you comfort in your loss.

  • February 23, 2017
    Connie & Pete Gray says:
    We shared some good times with Harley and Elaine thru the years. May God comfort you as only HE can. Love and prayers.

  • February 23, 2017
    Christine Rogers says:
    May each of you find comfort in the good Lord's healing touch and guidance. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, David & Hunter Rogers