Jeff was a self-taught IT professional. He worked for several years as IT Manager for Hibernia Bank, Senior Programmer for Southwest Airlines, Vice President- IT for North Texas Healthcare Network. In addition, he was co-owner along with his wife Barbara, with ObjectDev, Inc. and Retail Software Solutions, Inc.- both software development companies.
Jeff married the love of his life, Barbara Tunnell on March 19, 1983. The couple had 38 wonderful years together. He enjoyed the simple things in life, spending his leisure time relaxing with a good cigar and his dog, Chili. He was an annual supporter of “Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas” - dedicated to assisting the families of fallen first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Jeff loved spending time with Barbara, indulging in a good meal, and hanging out at his local cigar lounge where you could always find him wearing a floral print shirt. He was a wonderful and generous friend, brother and uncle. Jeff will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Benton; grandparents, Grady Austin and Jewel Marie Branson, Ben Alton and Helen Ruth Benton, and nephew Colten Ballmer.
Jeff is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Benton; father and step mother, Ben and Vicki Benton; sisters, Erin Benton-Smith; Regan Ballmer and Jeff Kenny; brother, John Benton and wife Erin; brother and sister in-laws, Debbie Mullins, Gary Mullins, Mark and Dianne Tunnell; aunt, Barbara Stephens; nieces and nephews, Logan, Max, Maddie, Emme, Campbell, Blair, Val, Jason, Aaron and Preston; along with a host of cousins, other family and friends.
Jeff will be laid to rest in Canton, Texas.
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