Douglas Dewayne Benson was born on Feb. 5, 1963, in Kennett, the son of Donald and Barbara Sue Dover Benson. He died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at the family home near Piggott at the age of 42.

He accepted Christ as his savior when he was a teenager.

Mr. Benson was an employee of the Clay County Road Department for many years and had a close relationship with his working buddies. Six weeks ago he was diagnosed with cancer.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Sue; and his grandparents, the late Crawford and Minnie Green Benson and the late Herbert and Lula Hayes Dover.

He is survived by his parents, Donald and Sue Benson of Piggott; two sons, Douglas Delane and Billy Joe Benson of Oklahoma; two daughters, Ashley Nichole and Victoria Lynn of the home; one sister, Denise Lovins and husband, Eddie, of Greenway; one nephew, Chad Lovins and wife, Jackie Byrd Lovins, of Greenway; five aunts, one uncle; and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Bro. Gary Laughlin and Bro. Shawn Parker officiating. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Leroy Chavez, Elvis Chavez, Jim Bob Diddle, Dennis Templeton, Randy Hinkle, Brian Beck, Kevin Hardin and Grant Elser. Honorary pallbearers were Derren Poe, Jack Vaughn, Marshall Potts, Raymond "Whitey" Morrison, Billy Burr and Carlos Crittenden.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.