87R15549 BK-D
By: Johnson of Dallas H.R. No. 446
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clifton Belcher Benton of Carrollton passed away on
October 31, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving behind a wealth of loved
ones and friends to cherish his memory; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 9, 1938, Mr. Benton was an alumnus of
the University of Georgia, where he pledged Kappa Sigma Fraternity;
he answered the call to serve his country as a member of the United
States Air Force, and while stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base, he met his future wife, the former Evelyn Walker, with whom he
shared 52 years of marriage; during his time on the base, he was
twice cited for his work performance with Strategic Air Command
4043; he and Mrs. Benton were later transferred to Washington,
D.C., where they became two of the seven original members of the
Defense Supply Agency; and
WHEREAS, After spending two years at the nation's capital,
Mr. Benton worked for a decade for District Photo Inc.; he then
returned to Georgia, going on to own and operate three print
companies; he and his family subsequently relocated to Dallas,
where he opened the Dreamhouse Furniture and Interior store and
operated it until his retirement; in addition to contributing to
his community as a business leader, he was an active Democratic
Party chair in Carrollton, and during elections, he could always be
found outside the Josey Ranch Library polling location encouraging
people to vote; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Benton and his wife devotedly raised three
daughters, Deborah, Lisa, and Stephanie, and he was blessed to be
the grandfather of five cherished grandchildren, Jake, Taylor,
Connor, Trey, and Emmy; he enjoyed the love and companionship of his
family, and with his magnetic personality and his inherently
welcoming nature, he also endeared himself to many friends; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Clifton Benton
will forever remember his warmth, his generosity, and his wonderful
sense of humor, and he will always hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clifton Belcher
Benton and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his daughters, Deborah McCarthy and her husband, Ed, Lisa Neel, and
Stephanie Wade and her husband, Guy; to his grandchildren, Jake
Wade, Taylor Neel, Connor McCarthy, Trey Neel, and Emmy Wade; to his
sisters, Mary Elizabeth Benton Whatley and Lillian Benton Wilson;
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Clifton
Belcher Benton.