James Keith Benton

James Keith Benton, 54, of 3563 Elberton Hwy. Carlton, GA died Wednesday March 3, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical in Athens, GA. Born in Elbert County he was a son of Waunelle Craft Benton and the late James Monroe Benton. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and employed with Grimes Body and Paint Shop. Survivors include his mother Waunelle Craft Benton, two sisters Karen Fry of Chamblee, GA, and Kathy Price of Anderson, SC, a niece Shelly Burgess of Anderson, SC, and Mom#2 Nora Grimes of Carlton, GA. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 6, at 2PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Mattox Cemetery in Carlton. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9PM Friday night at Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Don Glenn, Sonny Freeman, Roger Grimes, Rex Grimes, Andy Saxon, Pete Smith, and Scott Black. The family has requested please in lieu of flowers to make memorials in his honor to a hospice of one's choice. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. James Keith Benton.