Charles "Chuck" Ray Benson age 71, of Windham, OH passed away suddenly on Feb 11, 2022 at the University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on Jan 31, 1951 in Warren, OH the son of the late Pete Benson and Violet (Henthorn) Benson. Chuck married Diane Lynn Bowers on Oct. 30, 1978 , and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage together until she passed away on Sept. 21, 2004. He has lived in Windham for over 40 years, formerly of Southington. Chuck worked as an aluminum welder for East Manufacturing in Randolph for 28 years and retired in 2016. He loved fishing, hunting and especially playing with all his grandkids. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Diane, 1 son: Robert Hawkins, 3 sisters: Elora Benson, Juanita Whitmore, Iris Duncan, and 3 brothers: Bernard (Bud) Benson, Harold Benson, and Pete Benson Jr.

He is survived by: his son Shannon Benson of Windham, Harold Casseday III of Newton Falls, Robert & Brianna Smithley Jr. of Windham, 6 daughters: Lisa & William Gantz of Vienna, OH, Jamie & James Goodwin of Howland, Melissa & Michael Feldhouse of Warren, Jodie Hawkins of Nelson, OH, Chasty Benson of Anderson, IN, Niomi Strader of Newton Falls, 3 sisters: Naida Carpenter of Parkersburg, WV, Lois (Kay) Hilton of Rootstown, OH, Shela Bailey of Orwell, OH, his girlfriend: Debra Lynn Smithley of Windham, 28 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday Feb. 19, 2022 at 5:00pm with Pastor Dan Skinner officiating. Calling hours will be from 3:00- 5:00 pm. He will be laid to rest beside his wife Diane at Windham Cemetery. Chuck was well loved by all of his family & friends, and will be dearly missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Saturday, February 19, 2022 5:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444