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Submitted: 2/27/24 • Approved: 2/27/24 • Last Updated: 3/1/24 • R1521693-G1521691-S3
Emmett
US Army
April 23, 1928 - January 27, 2011
Emmett Benge, 82, of Arkoma, OK passed away at his home on Thursday, January 27, 2011.
He was born April 23, 1928.
Emmett was retired from Firestone and was the past owner of the Hasty Mart in Arkoma.
Emmett served in the U.S. Army as a medic during the late 40's in Japan. He played semi-professional baseball while in Japan, pitching a no-hitter.
Emmett was preceded in death by his first wife, Freda.
His greatest joy in life was his family. He leaves his wife of 19 years, Chris Benge. Emmett is also survived by two sons, Kent and his wife Debbie of Spiro, and Terry of Fort Smith; two step-daughters and their spouses, Carla and Ken Holloway of Ohio, and Connie and Mark Williams of Greenwood; two brothers, Jack and his wife Katherine Benge of Spiro, and Hoyt Benge of Little Rock; 8 grandchildren, Crystal Woolly, Neisha Gladness, and Leisha Terrell all of Spiro, Sarah Dyal of Florida, Kinsey Holloway of Colorado, Erin Holloway of Ohio, Kevin Williams of N. Little Rock, and Taylor Williams of Greenwood; 7 great-grandchildren, Josh and Justace Woolly, Shakyrah Gladness, Dache, Dakotah, and DaQuayne Terrell, all of Spiro, Kolby Dyal of Florida, and several nieces and nephews.
Emmett's favorite past time was playing music. He was well known in the area for his skill playing the bass guitar.
Funeral services were Monday, 11 a.m. in the chapel at Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Mark Williams, Ken Holloway, Kevin Williams, Darren Woolly, Kenneth, Jay Jack, and Ryan Franklin, and Anthony Terrell.
Freda
December 7, 1928 - October 27, 1986
Daughter of John S and Josiephene Tucker Dempsey
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 2/27/24 by Billsully060
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