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Carville “Bud” Benton, Jr., 72

February 14, 2022

Carville “Bud” Benton Jr., age 72, passed away as a result of an accident while doing volunteer work on February 14, 2022. He was the husband of Lois Benton, Lancaster. The two were married for 52 years and together for 56.

He was born in Camden, New Jersey to Carville and Elizabeth Benton. Bud was proud to be a United States Army veteran. He fought in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Air Medal twice for his service. Bud graduated from Rutgers University and worked as an electrical engineer. His career path led to various positions in several states. He eventually retired from Lockheed Martin.

Bud will be greatly missed by his son Richard Benton (Olga Glon) of Doylestown, his daughter Karen Parise of Lititz, and his sister Judy Meighan of Atco, NJ. He was the proud Poppop to Andrew, Rebecca, Alexandra, Jocelyn, Mackenzie, and Kirill. He was a beloved brother-in- law, uncle, and friend to many. He was predeceased by his parents and his son-in-law Kevin Parise.

Bud had many hobbies, many of which were centered around his love of the water. He owned motor boats but eventually found a true love of sailing and enjoyed making many memories with family and friends on his boat which was docked in Rock Hall, Maryland. Bud took up SCUBA diving and dove around the world in places like the Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, and Jamaica. Bud also liked to stay busy with various projects around the house and was always helping his wife, children, and grandchildren with various tasks. Bud was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he served on the property committee. He was a Master Mason, being a member of the Free & Accepted Laurel Lodge 237 in Laurel Springs, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bud’s Memorial Service on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1PM at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. His family with briefly greet friends following the services. Interment will be private at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. Masks will be required to be worn to attend the services at the church. The service will be livestreamed on the church website at www.stpeterslutheran.org. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Bud’s memory to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at the above address, or to Shriners Hospitals For Children, Attn Processing Center, Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or www.lovetotherescue.org.

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March 09, 2022

All my prayers and condolances. Bud was an amazing manager and an amazing man. Bud inspired me with his leadership ability and he was a good friend. We had so many great conversations in my cube and in his office. Thank you for your service my friend. Peace to you and your family.
Tom Fargnoli

March 08, 2022

My condolences to all of Bud’s family and friends. I worked with Bud for several years at Lockheed on Coast Guard projects. Bud was a great leader and an inspiration to work with and for. I learned so much during chats in his office. When I think of Bud, I think of preserverence, integrity, and a love of the sea. He will be greatly missed.

March 07, 2022

My sincere condolences to Bud’s family.
I worked with Bud on a proposal at the Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS for a few months in 1996 and both traveled to the shipyard weekly every Sunday and flying back to Philly on late Friday. Bud and I also worked for the same director for about 4+ years and I remembered vividly that Bud and I shared Vietnam war stories every time we came to the staff weekly meeting early that no ones there would fully understand what we talked about unless they were there during the war. Each year, the week leading to April 30th (the Fall of Saigon), Bud contacted me to see if I can join him and 6 other survivors from his unit (most on wheelchair) when he was in Vietnam to meet at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., where they have been meeting there annually on April 30th to remember others from their unit and other friends those didn’t return home. Thank you Bud for all the memories and knowledge that you shared and they will be here forever. RIP Bud!
Nghia Nguyen

March 07, 2022

Oh, my heart aches to hear this news. In the mid-90s, when Bud first came to LMCO, he and I worked together. He mentored me and I was grateful for his experience and wisdom. We traveled together to Boston, and I’ll always remember that your family lived for some years not far away (was it Reading MA?) and Bud turned me on to Legal Seafoods. He also taught me to never jaywalk in Boston 🙂 We became friends. Though I left LMCO in 1999, we stayed in touch. When Bud retired, he sent me some materials from our common project in the 90s. We messaged every year on LinkedIn, and I always enjoyed catching up on family news and his activities. I can hear in my mind, right now, his distinctive voice. May God rest his soul. And give peace to you his family. I feel such deep sadness. Peace to you all.

February 25, 2022

Aunt Lois, May Uncle Bud live on through your love, laughter and memories of him. Love, Alan and Sharon Farms

February 21, 2022

Lois,
Nancy and I offer our condolences to you and your family. Bud was such a fine man and will be long remembered as such.
Neil and Nancy Snyder

February 18, 2022

We are stunned and saddened to learn of Bud’s passing. We send our love to you and the family. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers and that we will fondly remember what a wonderful person Bud was. All our love, San and Peggy Brown

February 18, 2022

Dear Lois and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Bud’s sudden, unexpected death. It is very heartbreaking, I always enjoyed seeing you walking around the neighborhood as a couple and our “alley” chats. I know you will miss him every day!
Stella Faranda-Diedrich

February 18, 2022

My deepest sympathies to my dearest friend Lois and her family for the unexpected, sad and deeply heartbreaking loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Bud led an extraordinary life of many interests and happiness. He was loved by so many and deservedly so. I will always remember his laughter, kindness and devotion.

Services: Monday, February 21, 2022; 1:00 PM; St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church; 10 Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA
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