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Wilbert Lee Benson Jr.

July 18, 1934 - January 17, 2026

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529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 |
Saturday 1/24, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 |
Saturday 1/24, 1:00 pm

In Loving Memory of Wilbert Lee Benson Jr. July 18, 1934 – January 17, 2026

Wilbert Lee Benson Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio, on January 17, 2026. Born on July 18, 1934, to the late Wilbert Lee Benson Sr. and the late Mary Benson, he lived a long and meaningful life marked by love, resilience, and quiet strength. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

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In Loving Memory of Wilbert Lee Benson Jr. July 18, 1934 – January 17, 2026 Wilbert Lee Benson Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio, on January 17, 2026. Born on July 18, 1934, to the late Wilbert Lee Benson Sr. and the late Mary Benson, he lived a long and meaningful lifeContinue Reading

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Terrika Mills left a message on January 24, 2026:
Pawpaw we have sooooooooo many great/good memories together….. The kiddos and I are going to miss you Pawpaw. Love you always💙💙 Pawpaw Baby💙
Tasha Mills left a message on January 23, 2026:
I'm going to miss you PawPaw...you lived your life 91 years and knowing that I am at peace. Continue watching over us.
Pamela Mills left a message on January 22, 2026:
I’m going to miss you Dad💙💙💙 I have so many memories of you there are some good ones and some ok ones however the good ones always out weight anything. I got mom she will be alright she will continue to keep a smile on her face with all the memories of you too. Until we see one another again please watch over us( your wife and your children as well as all 58 grandkids 🩷🩷🩷💙💙💙 Love your daughter
TaCoya left a message on January 22, 2026:
Pawpaw’s baby. We love and going to miss you but your presence will always be around! Love you sooooo much.
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