Benton O'Neal Brown
February 9, 1931 - July 25, 2020
Benton O'Neal Brown, 89, of Cherry Lake, Florida, passed away July 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Neal was born February 9, 1931, in Madison County to William and Maggie O'Neal Brown. There he grew up on a farm and graduated from Greenville High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. While in the Air Force he was deployed to Germany. Afterwards, he worked with the Florida Department of Transportation for 36 years as well as served on the Tri-County Electric Co-Op Board of Trustees for 24 years. His interests included fishing, farming, taking care of his dog, Hank, and spending time with his loving family. Neal was loved by his wife Myrtle of sixty four years, his four children, Steve (deceased), Connie, Tommy, and Derek, his ten grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider sending donations to Cherry Lake First Baptist Church at 1308 County Rd 150, Madison, FL 32340, or Harmony Baptist Church, 265 NW Harmony Church Way, Greenville, FL 32331.
Benton O'Neal Brown, 89, of Cherry Lake, Florida, passed away July 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Neal was born February 9, 1931, in Madison County to William and Maggie O'Neal Brown. There he grew up on a farm and graduated from Greenville... View Obituary & Service Information