Obituary of Royce M. Benson

Royce M. Benson, 68, of Bruceton Mills (Valley Point Community) passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The son of the late June and Duane “Lige” Benson, he was born on July 12, 1955, in Morgantown, WV. After graduating from Bruceton High School, Royce began a lengthy career as a truck driver. He worked for Hubert Jenkins, Larry McElroy Trucking, BFS, Savage, Albright Oil and Valley Fuel. He loved spending time with his family, driving, talking about trucks, and watching drag racing. Royce is survived by his brother and spouse, Randall and Pat Benson; a son, Justin Lee Benson; fiancé, Pam Liston; and her children: David Bishoff and spouse, Julie, Yvonne Rosenberger and spouse, Chris, and Bo Fike and fiancé, Amber Phillips. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Landon, Aylonna, Ryan, Alivia, Ashton, Logan, Lincoln, Laydon, Nevaeh, Sophia and Lucas; a niece, Amanda Cale, and her companion, Mike Parker; a great niece, Chloe Cale; and a great nephew, Eli Parker. In addition to his parents, Royce was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Taylor Marie Benson. Family and friends will be received at the Valley Point Apostolic Tabernacle, 1988 N. Preston Highway, Albright, WV, on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M., and Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 until the 11:00 A.M. service with Pastor Jay Kelley officiating. Graveside service will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, in Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, will be assisting the family with the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Valley Point Apostolic Tabernacle, 9188 N. Preston Highway, Albright, WV. Condolences: spearfuneralhome.net