Douglas E. "Doug" Benton Cuba, Missouri Obituary

Douglas E. "Doug" Benton

Douglas E. “Doug” Benton of Leasburg, Missouri was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1960 in Rolla, Missouri to the union of Donald E. and Patricia (Haines) Benton. He left from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri at the age of 61. Doug was a machinist for many years in St. Louis, but was most recently employed at Aspeq Heating Group in Cuba assembling heaters. He loved working in his shop building and fixing things, the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues and of course spending time with his family. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Donald E. and Patricia (Haines) Benton; one brother-in-law Robert Morris, Sr. Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy are his daughter Jessica and husband Chris Bell of Cuba; two grandchildren Caiden and Savannah Bell; significant other Joyce Hamilton of Cuba; four sisters Gayle and husband William Rice of Springfield, Darlena Morris of Springfield, Valerie Benton and significant other Ronald Greer of Cuba, Kristal and husband John Harris of Strafford; one brother Tobey Benton and significant other Cindy Copeland of Catawissa; aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ 81 Merri Hills Drive, Cuba, Missouri. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ with Pastor Dan Morrison, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. The Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the Benton family.
April 13, 1960 - January 16, 202204/13/196001/16/2022
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Marla Stevens
February 19, 2023
Marla Stevens Have Memories Douglas Benton Kinfolks Cousins At Harbor Freight Tools Rolla Mo 6 Years Ago I Miss You .
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Haley
January 20, 2022
"Douglas Benton" will remain in our hearts forever.

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Sherry
January 19, 2022
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Valerie Benton
January 19, 2022
I will forever miss you . My big brother. We were always there for each other. Know matter what. I know you came to visit us last Wednesday when Missy really straighten out her nose and was really smelling someone . I told you I love you. She then layed down. My heart 💔... Continue Reading
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Barb and Jim Welch
January 19, 2022
With deepest sympathy,

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Eric Ammerman
January 18, 2022
I have many memories of Doug when we were kids. Being first cousins, nearly every major holiday would be spent at our grandparents home place. Most every Thanksgiving and Christmas we would get together at Grandma and Grandpa Haines. Doug and I and our other cousins, Ste... Continue Reading
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Samantha Hendrix
January 17, 2022
Probably shouldn't share this memory... But this will always get me and make me laugh, my mom "Kristal Harris" had to ask uncle Doug to use his truck to take us to school one morning well he allowed mom to use it, witch was his dodge well we get to the school parking lot... Continue Reading
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Kristal Harris
January 19, 2022
I will never forget that! It was the only time I chewed him out! He laughed at me when I called them miniature Hay bales!!#😂😂😂
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Jalessa Stolte
January 17, 2022
I do not exactly remember this memory but this is the one that makes me laugh to this day. I was over at his and my aunt sherry house, they were having a disagreement and I looked up at Uncle Doug and said “stop giving my aunt sherry some crap” (cleaner version) she laug... Continue Reading
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Mary Hicks (McAndrew)
January 18, 2022
Oh my gosh such bad news two of you in the same weekend ..lost my brother in law Mike McAndrew then like two days later the best man at my wedding YOU ... Had alot of great memories.. I'll for sure miss ya ..
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Christopher Mcandrew
January 19, 2022
Rest In Peace Doug you will be missed by many! We lost mike in the same week just a couple days before you. Fly high my friend.
Mary Bougeno
January 17, 2022
A candle was posted for Douglas E. "Doug" Benton.
A candle was posted for Douglas E. "Doug" Benton.
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Jessica Benton-Bell
January 17, 2022
One of my favorite memories of my dad was when I was away at college in Tulsa. I had a horse show and he drove up and surprised me. He called me and said ”where the heck are you?” (Not his exact wording though). I said” I’m in my dorm, where are you?!” He said “ I’m lost... Continue Reading
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