Bennie had a fantastic memory. His ability to remember birthdates and anniversaries of family members and extended family, as well as historical events amazed everyone. He loved listening to classic Country and Western Music and watching the Texas Rangers
on TV.

Bennie is survived by sister, Laura Norris of Ravenna; sister, Mary (Melvin Sr.) of Sulphur Springs; nieces Anita (Bobby) Gaddis and Marion (Ronnie) Long; nephews, James Randol (Donna) Blanton, Robert (Kathy) Blanton, Melvin Jr. (Missy) Littrell, Tracy (Camiel) Littrell; grandnieces and grandnephews, Connie Mancil, Corrie Gaddis, Elizabeth Blanton, James Blanton, and Josh Blanton, in addition to numerous friends and extended family.

His is preceded in death by parents, infant brother, William Harold Blanton, brother and sister-in-law, James and Ann Blanton, brother, Billy Blanton, nephew, Shannon Littrell, and great niece Cassandra (Gaddis) Cavaliere.

The family would like to especially thank Courtney and Karen with Heart to Heart Hospice for their excellent care of Bennie.

No formal visitation is scheduled.

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