Thomas “Tommy” Paul Benson Jr., age 57, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born in Nash County on April 09, 1955, he was the son of the late Thomas Paul Benson Sr. and Frances Caroline Jilcott Benson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Elizabeth Benson.
Tommy was a business entrepreneur in the entertainment industry of Rocky Mount. He owned Ear Shock Sound Productions. He loved music and enjoyed playing his drums especially with the local groups, Night Watch and Speak Easy.
He leaves behind his sister, Patricia Benson Brogden of Aulander and Mary Ellen Benson of Lakewood CO; niece, Julia Caroline and husband Charles; and great-nephews, Zachery and Vance Wheeler of Brunswick Co. NC.
The family will receive friends 7:00pm to 8:30pm Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Tommy will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, April 29, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Battleboro Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 or the Battleboro Volunteer Fire Department, 4909 Hathaway St, Battleboro, NC 27809.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 4/29, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Battleboro Cemetery
408 W. Battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Thanks for being a friend and sharing laughs and fun times together. You will be missed by many.
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas Tommy Paul Benson
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas Tommy Paul Benson
As we make our walk thou this life, death is our final step in our journey of life. We grief for the loss of our loved ones. The greatest help that we can have is to go to the bible, for help with our grief. Jehovah said he is near to those who are broken hearted, & those who are crushed in spirit(Ps.3418) Jesus said I am the vine & my Father is the culvator.(John151) What a gift, we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones again.
My sincerest sympathy to Tommy’s sisters Patricia and Mary Ellen, and to his niece Caroline (my daughter) and her family. I’ve known Tommy since he was about 15 years old, and he was a good guy. He was very close to Caroline and her two boys Zachery and Vance, and my heart aches for them. Jim Brogden
You were truly one of a kind Tommy Benson…if you weren’t ragging me about my choice of sports teams, challenging me in our opinionated conversations, or telling me that I could not come back for a few days due to my actions….through it all, we remained friends and I never knew how much I would miss those Converse high tops, shorts, t-shirt, and uncombed hair….you are a friend and memory that will never be forgotten…RIP Friend….Geax Saints! Brian and Jordan Lane
Tommy, you were a one of a kind kinda guy. Goofy, yet kindhearted and so sweet. You were always most comfortable behind your drum kit and you did play it well! I believe there’s a praise band in heaven that has a new drummer. Play well my friend; make HIM proud. You will be missed. ~Sandra Stephens