Entered into rest February 11, 2025
Preceded in death by Father, Jack Benson, and Mother, Patricia Ann Benson (nee Dotson). Dear brother of Robert Benson (Linda), Don Benson, (Joanne), Vicki Nowak (Kevin), Dave Benson (Jane); dear Uncle to Monica Benson, Michael Benson (Kourtney), Stacey Olsen (Zack) and Hannah Benson; Great Uncle to Aryia, Sofya and Everly; dear cousin and friend.
A lifelong fan of baseball and the Cardinals, Jim enjoyed keeping track of sports of all kinds. After graduating from St. John the Baptist High School in 1983, he went on to work at National Supermarkets. The son of a machinist, he inherited a knack for fixing things, a skill he put to good use when he worked for American Foundry as a machine operator where he found joy in working with his hands and took great pride in the various products made there. Later, he worked for St. Vincent DePaul thrift stores, and embraced working in an environment where his efforts could benefit so many other people.
Jim had a unique personality that enabled him to be perfectly content spending time on his own, but he also truly loved every family gathering. With his quiet demeanor, he wasn’t one to express his feelings, but his love for family was always evident when we were together. Jim was a kind man who never wanted anyone to be bothered or make a fuss on his behalf. He never complained and was happy to tell you that everything was fine, just to keep you from worrying. Free from the difficulties of this life, he can now rest knowing he was loved by many.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Monday February 16th 10:00 AM until service at 1:00 PM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.