Morehouse County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....BENTON, BOBBY RAY January 2026
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LEGACY - JAN 2026
BOBBY RAY BENTON

Bobby Ray Benton, was affectionately known as, 'B Ray, Chief, Buck, Uncle B Ray, 
Uncle Bobby, Bro Law, Son in Law.' He was called Poppy by his devoted wife. 
Bobby was born to the parentage of Oliver King and Lucille Benton on December 1, 
1953. At an early age he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Brother Benton 
was under the leadership of Bishop Robert L. Nichols Jr.- River of Life Church 
for 10+ years, he later served under Pastor Ralph Adams of First Step 
International Church. After becoming immobile Brother Benton joined the online 
ministry of Pastor Mike McClure of Rock City Church Atlanta.

Bobby completed his formative education in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduating 
from Captain Shreve High School.

Bobby's employment history includes-Bastrop Water Utilities, Bastrop La., Bank 
One downtown Dallas, Texas, City of Dallas Water Utilities, Dallas, Texas and he 
ended his employment at Mister Sweeper, Dallas, Texas where he remained until 
April 2025. When he was in between jobs, Bobby was a dedicated employee to 
Brother Murphy and employed as a caretaker for my Uncle Johnny Grant until he 
passed.

Bobby met the love of his life at Bank One, where they both worked. They married 
on September 18, 1993, and were married 32 years, 4 months and 6 days. Bobby 
loved to cook, especially barbecue. He was good with his hands-fixing and 
repairing things, super big on family, could watch westerns all day, Co-Founder 
of Saturday Morning HOT TEA!, enjoyed music and never met a stranger. He didn't 
have to say he loved God, he showed it through his kindness and good works to 
all.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife of 32 years, Sandra Benton; daughter, 
Tonya McCall; son, Te'Norys Benton; grandchildren, Tamara, Calissa, Chanterria, 
and James; great grandchildren, Taylor, Elijah, Naluni, and Neveah; brother, 
Napolean Edwards (Kim); mother-in-law, Bethena Bryant; brother-in-law, Rickey 
Martin; sister-in-law, Rene Elder (Ced); special daughter-in-law, Tish Williams. 
He will be missed by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, 
friends, coworkers and a very special friend for over 45 years, who was B Ray's 
caretaker until he passed, Henry (Hollywood) Campbell.

Bobby is having a family reunion in heaven with those who transitioned before 
him: sons, Calvin and Alvin (twins); mother, Lucille Edwards; father, Oliver 
King; brothers, Lonnie Roy, Bonnie, and Richard; sisters, Gloria, Diane and 
special pet, Smokey.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Ray Benton, 
please visit our floral store.

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