William Myrl Benson

June 14, 1953 - August 18, 2019

Mr. William Myrl Benson, 66, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Kannapolis. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, August 23, 2019, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Rev. David Cochran and Rev. Bill Coughlin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Friday at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mr. Benson was born June 14, 1953 in Charlotte. He was a son of the late Mayson Myrl Benson and Phyllis Bost Benson. He was raised at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mr. Benson was a member of Landis First Assembly of God, where he also served as Deacon. He was tenderhearted and had a humble personality. He loved animals and his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Benson is survived by his wife, Tona Alexander Benson; two daughters, Brooke Hagler and husband Mike of China Grove and Whitney Benson and husband Marc Carmona; two brothers, Donald Wayne Benson and wife Sherrie of Concord and Charles Ray Benson and wife Diane of Kannapolis; five grandchildren, Caitlin Kiser, Taylor McKnight, Brandon McKnight, J.J. Kiser and Kaylee Kiser; and aunt, Hazel Bacon of Salisbury. Memorials may be sent to Landis First Assembly of God, 302 East Corriher Street, Landis, NC 28088.