Hardy Lloyd Benson's Obituary
CLARENDON SERVICES - Graveside services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Jess Little, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Claude, officiating. INTERMENT - Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Lloyd was born February 5, 1914, in Brice, Texas to Custus Lee and Bertha Hudson Benson. At age 4, he and his family moved to Clarendon, where he was a lifelong resident of Donley County until moving to the Hudson House in Claude 4 years ago. Mr. Benson married Marjorie Louise White in 1935 at Clarendon. Lloyd attended New Mexico Military Institute on a football scholarship. Lloyd and his brother C.L. operated Benson Brothers Farming in Hall Co. for many years. Soon after, Lloyd and his son Bernie partnered in the cattle and land leasing business. He loved hunting, fishing, horses, cattle, and he had valued the land he worked. In 2004, Lloyd was selected as Pioneer Man of the Year in Clarendon. He was a devoted football fan and was very knowledgeable of all current events regarding the sport. Mr. Benson was a director at Farmer’s State Bank for many years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. SURVIVORS - his wife Marjorie of Claude; a son Dr. Bernie Benson and wife Mary of Claude; a daughter, Janice Martin and husband Ronnie of Lubbock; a brother C.L. Benson of Clarendon; a sister Susan LaTrice (Susie) Benson Bell of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Dr. Michael Lee Benson and wife Jill of Claude, Briss Benson Mann and husband Mark of Seminole, Tx, Kelly Pederson and husband Raulie of Magnolia, Tx, and Lisa Martin Mangold and husband Dr. David Mangold of Lubbock; and eight great grandchildren. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY - his parents. Viewing and visitation will be from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home in Clarendon starting Tuesday, July 1. MEMORIALS - The family request memorials be to Citizens Cemetery Association / PO Box 983 / Clarendon, Texas 79226 FAMILY MAY BE CONTACTED AT: 306 N Wilson / Claude, Texas 79019 / 806-226-6871.
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