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Kevin L. Benson

Kevin L. Benson, 63 of Norwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Kevin was born on November 17, 1961, in Barnesville. He is the son of Clifford Benson and the late Claudette (Bunfill) Benson. He worked as a truck driver for his entire life. He attended the First Baptist Church in Cambridge. Kevin enjoyed tinkering and restoring his Dodge truck with his son-in-law, Scott. He also loved to ride his Harley with his wife, C.J.. Above all, Kevin cherished spending time with his entire family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Kevin is survived by his devoted wife, C.J. Benson (Jane Alwine)  formerly Mellon; his children, Amber (Josh) Batross, Brandon (Amberly Wickham) Benson, children he considered as his own Angel (Greg) Lake, Chasity (Brian) Arigoni, Heather (Scott) Cameron; his grandchildren, Alaric, Caden, Chandra, Desi, Bobby, Corey, Annalisa, Nelson, and Charlie; his great-grandchildren, Arabella, Mathias, Madelynn, Carabella, and Emersyn; his special cousin, Lora Lea Benson; as well as many friends.

In addition to his mother, Kevin is preceded in death by his two beloved grandchildren, Spencer and Carissa.

In keeping with Kevin’s wishes, a caring cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time. The Farus Funeral Home of New Concord is caring for the Benson family.

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