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James Thaddius Benton, Sr.

  • June 10, 1935 - February 3, 2011
  • Norfolk, Virginia
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“hello all i kim thank everyone that came or emailed here mypop touch alot of peoples lifes for the sexton family benton will has his last words to...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: kimberly - norfolk, VA

“Be comforted knowing that he is in the company of his Beloved Savior and all those he loved who have gone before him. He will be missed here on...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Paul and Lisa Benton - FL

“Kim & Jimmy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. God Bless, Diane Benton Hughes ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Diane Benton Hughes - Moyock, NC

“I am sorry to hear about your loss. I send my deepest condolences. May you gain comfort and hope from God and his Word, the Bible. Psalms 55:22 ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe - Hampton, GA

“Sorry for the loss of your father. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Pamela Westbrook - Portsmouth, VA


James Thaddius Benton, Sr., 75, of the 1100 block of Clarence Street, Norfolk, VA, passed away February 3, 2011, in his home. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Martha and John Louis Benton, Sr., and the widower of Catherine Flowers Benton. He was a retired Chef from Pizza Chef. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly B. Chapman and husband Johnnie of Norfolk, VA; his son, James T. Benton, Jr. and wife Paula of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Anita Whitson of Virginia Beach, VA; six grandchildren, Thomas Raiford of Oakwood, VA, Ashley Benton and Cheyenne Benton, both of Virginia Beach, VA, James Benton III and Amber Benton of Chesapeake, VA and Catherine "Kattie" Benton of Norfolk, VA. He was predeceased by his son, Paul W. Benton; and grandson, Rocky Chapman, Jr. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 12 p.m. at Colonial Grove Memorial Park with Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6340 Center Dr., Suite 129, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.