Anthony B Benson

Anthony Bernard Benson, son of Alice A. Fitchett, and the late George Warner Fitchett was born in Seaford, Delaware on April 15, 1959. He departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE. He received his formal education in the Seaford School District, Seaford DE, graduating in 1977. He then attended Delaware State University majoring in music. His work experience spanned from a heavily-decorated sergeant in the United States Air Force to various positions in Information Technology and Customer Service, where he enjoyed helping people. He then completed his work career as a professional at Allen Foods in Harbeson, DE, where he retired in 2010. Anthony was known throughout his life for his love of music. He was an extremely talented musician, what some may call a “musician’s” musician. He began his affinity with the bass guitar while growing up at Faith Ministries (Elder Elsie M. Batts, Pastor) in Bridgeville, DE. During his tenure at DSU, he played for the gospel choir and had the privilege of recording an album. In his travels throughout his years in the military, he was afforded the distinguished opportunity to become a member of the Church of the Living God, International Inc. (Dr. Joseph White, Presiding Bishop). He assisted in the establishment and civic development of several churches in the organization, ministering in various capacities, but most consistently with his bass guitar in his hands. Anthony was most recently a devoted member of Ross Point Freedom Church in Seaford, Delaware, Pastor Shirley M. Caldwell, presiding, where he was faithful in the following positions; Freedom Riders Member, President of Men’s Day, and Minister of Music. His most treasured association was with the “Redeemers Love Band” where he served as President, traveling to various locations along the Eastern Shore. The Shiloh Baptist Church Choir (Wilmington, DE) was honored to have Anthony as their bassist for 4 years or better. Even in his latter days, there were few - if any, activities where Anthony was not involved. In 2007, while attending True Life Worship Center in Dover, DE; Anthony met Matthalina Wright. They married on August 16, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 8 years, Matthalina O. Wright-Benson; his mother, Alice A. Fitchett; a son, Darius L. Benson (Genel); a daughter, Chandura P. Mackall; grandchildren, Nathan Pone and Zora Mackall; brothers, Jeffrey Benson, Linwood Fitchett (Teresa), Cedric Fitchett; sisters, Alice Thomas, Faith Johnson (Adrian) and a host of nieces and nephews (their spouses and children) share in the sadness of this occasion To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Anthony B Benson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Anthony B Benson

April 15, 1957 - January 6, 2017