Rodney O. Benson, 85 of Fort Pierce, Florida died peacefully while sleeping on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Rodney was born to the late Charles O. Benson and Margaret (Green) Benson on December 4, 1937, in Columbus Ohio.

Rodney married Betty L. Williams on July 17, 1963. They lived in Grove City Ohio until May of 1999 and then moved to Fort Pierce, Florida.

Rodney was a dental technician, dental technician supervisor, and owner of Capital Dental Lab. He began his career in Dental Labs while in Columbus, Ohio before landing at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he retired in 1997.

Rodney loved family, friends and his fury dog mates. He enjoyed American history, especially the Civil War and Confederate Army. Many summer vacations were spent hiking through Civil War battlefields as Rodney would describe in detail the battles, their causes and the lives lost in each. Rodney also enjoyed archery, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and golf. He always included family in these activities and made amazing friendships while golfing with the Spanish Lakes Fairways Golf Club.

He had a great sense of humor and was always a pleasure to be around. Rodney was baptized according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in September of 1955. Before his passing he attended The Crossings Community Church in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Rodney is survived by this loving wife Betty of 60 years, his three children Valinda Mook (late Richard Mook) of Port Orange, Florida, Michael Benson of Fort Pierce, Florida and Anthony Benson of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

He is also survived by 7 grandchildren of which two sets are twins, 5 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

Rodney was deeply loved and will be missed by many. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2-4 pm at the Spanish Lakes Fairways Club house.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story please visit Rodney's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.