Russell R. 'Speedy' Benson

LEWES - Russell R. "Speedy" Benson passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center after a short illness.

Russell was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Lincoln.

He was the owner and operator of Benson's Fuel Injection in Milton where he worked many years alongside of his wife of 58 years, Betty, who passed away in 2006.

Russell was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Minnie Benson; his brothers, Ralph Benson and Leonard Benson; and his sister, Dorothy Rust.

Russell is survived by his son, David and his wife Lucy of Leon, Iowa; his daughter, Bonnie M. Benson of Lewes; and three sisters, Pearl Wadkins, Louise Webb and Mary Betty Peterman.

He will always be missed but not forgotten.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Conley's Methodist Church, Lewes.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Ducks Unlimited, P.O. Box 167, Milford, DE 19963; or the Milton Fire Co., 116 Front St., Milton, DE 19968.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.