FELTON - Milton J. Benton, Jr. passed away on April 23, 2016. Mr. Benton had served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring as a crew chief. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and was a former member of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. Mr. Benton is survived by his wife Carole Jane Benton; three children, M. Jay Benton and his significant other Karen Sanders, of Marydel, Cathleen Joyce Murphy and her husband Richard, of Sandtown, and Kimberly Benton, of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Melinda L. Assen, of Vallejo, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Caley Murphy. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Liberty Church, 1150 College Road, Dover, DE 19904, where there will be a gathering of family and friends from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.