James J. "Jim" Benner, 89 years of Washington CH, formerly of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his residence.
He was born at Bainbridge, Ohio on May 30, 1920 the son of the late Samuel Robert and Rosa Ella Raines Benner. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Mary Louise Dunseith Benner on May 20, 1998, four brothers, two sisters and one step son.
Jim owned and operated B&H Cleaners in Hillsboro for 28 years prior to his retirement. Member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ, Served on the Hillsboro Police Auxiliary, Volunteer Fireman for the Hillsboro Fire Dept. Member of Highland Lodge #38 F&AM and served in the Air Force during WWII.
He is survived by his wife Dolores Smith Benner of Washington CH, two daughters and son in-law, Jane Williams of Leesburg, Alacia Steve Meacham of Hillsboro, step daughter Catherine, two step sons, Scott and John, seven grandchildren, Chad Aimee Stubbs, Peggy Stubbs, Molly Stubbs, Donnie Cindy Williams. Danny Melissa Williams, Stephanie Bill Fulkerson, David Tonya Williams, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home with Rob Shoaff officiating. Burial will follow with Military Rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard in the Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call on Sunday evening from 3:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M. with Masonic Services by Highland Lodge #38 F&AM at 6:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549
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