LtCol Scott Norm Benson USAF (ret.)

LtCol Scott Norm Benson, USAF (ret.) was born 23 Nov 1963, the middle son of Norm and Elaine Benson who precede him in death. Scott passed away this week after a heroic battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family, in Jacksonville, AR. Scott is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 43 years, Married for 35 years, Ranee Benson, and their 3 boys Nikolas, Mitchell and Matthew. His older brother Steve and younger sister Stacy mourn his passing as well. Preceded him in death his son Gabriel and parents in the afterlife and is remembered for his funny personality, dedication to Air Force and his frequent moments as “Mr. Safety.”

Top 10 random facts about Scott

1. He was in love with the heavens and was baptized in our faith this spring.

2. He was always there for his family and now he is flying high in the heavens with Gabriel.

3. His second love was always the cockpit of a C-130

4. He is the worst and luckiest fishermen we ever knew.

5. He secretly wanted to be a Marine.

6. He was scared of camel spiders.

7. He could speak previously unknown languages when drunk.

8. He was the least skilled Halo player in the family after Nik.

9. He was a proud owner of a ’72 Chevy Malibu, he just wished the malibu was proud of him.

10. His favorite posting in the Air Force was Rhein Mein Germany with the 37th TAS and his favorite deployment was to Italy in support of Bosnia.

His family, friends and colleagues will pay their respects at the Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117 on 12 May 2023 at 3pm. Please join us after for a Party “Scott’s wish” at our home 6102 W. Republican Road, Jacksonville. Bring your swimsuits and fishing poles.

We will miss his humor, compassion, and incredible vocal impressions. Long live the memories of our beloved “Scotty B”. In lieu of flowers, Scott would hope that you will do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for a military member or veteran in his name, as well as turn off your wing tip taxi lights.