Clayton Allen Benge

Mr. Benge was born December 14, 1936 in Apple Springs, Texas, the son of the late Nora (Brooks) and Clifford Benge. He passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Benge was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was employed with Coca-Cola as a salesman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors and gardening. He also loved carpentry, politics, education, history and playing the Texas Lotto every Saturday. He loved watching and interacting with wildlife. Mr. Benge was a Church of Christ member.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Caroll and Debra Benge of Conroe; daughters, Jeanne Benge of Willis; grandson, Jesse S. Benge of Conroe; granddaughter, Ashly Baker of Willis; great-granddaughters, Ava Derby and Emma Derby, both of Willis; sister, Claudine Benge-Stone of Livingston; brothers, Roy Clint Benge and wife Wanda and Jerry Benge and wife Mary, all of Palestine; and a number of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Benge was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Odessa Benge; son, Lloyd Benge; brothers, Barney Benge, Laurie Benge, Phillip Benge, John Benge, Joe Benge, McArthur Benge and Carl Benge; and sisters, Phyllis Brown, Leona Deal and Rachel Redd.

Pallbearers will be Jesse S. Benge, Larry Benge, Randal Benge, Jesse F. Benge, Mitchell Benge and David Cable.

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com