Donald Ray Benson

Mr. Benson was born on December 25, 1937, in Marshall County, Alabama to Orban and Mary Ellen Thompson Benson (deceased). He married Shelba Jean Hambey on July 21, 1957. They moved to Alabaster, Alabama in November 1973 and joined the First Baptist Church of Alabaster in December of that year. He has served the Lord tirelessly there for 41 years. He has enjoyed serving on numerous committees; including several building programs. He loved working in his yard and painting.

The funeral service for Mr. Benson will be at 11:00 am Friday, April 25, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Alabaster, with burial following at Southern Heritage Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Dr. Robert Greene and Dr. Steve Andrews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mr. Benson may be made to the First Baptist Church of Alabaster’s Debt Retirement or Building Program.

Arrangements under the direction of Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL.