Mr. Benton was born January 5, 1928, in Charleston, son of the late Benjamin and Georgia Whitaker Benton.
He attended Chicora High School and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Charlie served in the United States Merchant Marines and retired as a Iron worker.
Mr. Benton enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved children.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: one daughter: Joann Benton of Maryland, one son: John C. Benton of California, one grandson: Matthew Benton of California, two sisters: Louise Francis (Craig) of Charleston and Agnes Jones (Lloyd) of Goose Creek, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held May 11, 2011, at 5 o'clock, at Salem Baptist Church, Summerville, with interment following in the church cemetery.
Mr. Benton was born January 5, 1928, in Charleston, son of the late Benjamin and Georgia Whitaker Benton.
He attended Chicora High School and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Charlie served in the United States Merchant Marines and retired as a Iron worker.
Mr. Benton enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved children.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: one daughter: Joann Benton of Maryland, one son: John C. Benton of California, one grandson: Matthew Benton of California, two sisters: Louise Francis (Craig) of Charleston and Agnes Jones (Lloyd) of Goose Creek, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held May 11, 2011, at 5 o'clock, at Salem Baptist Church, Summerville, with interment following in the church cemetery.
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