Edward Joseph Benson, 72, passed away peacefully at 6:50pm on November 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving, fun, & caring soul. 

Edward was born on June 5th, 1950, to Joseph Cornelius Benson & Mary Ellen Wilkinson Benson in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from The American School in Chicago & was shortly drafted into the U.S Army. He served honorably as a combat infantryman in the Charlie Company 4th Battalion 1st Infantry in the 11th Brigade where he lost his leg as well as many friends on a patrol in the "Golden Triangle" of Vietnam. Among the medals, ribbons and awards he received he was presented the Purple Heart for his great sacrifice while in the line of duty. He managed to be philosophical about his experiences. 

It was the 70s at this time and he went on to study architectural drafting at The Engineering Draft School of San Diego. After taking an aptitude test, he went back to school and completed his associates in computer science. This was a time before we used computers the way we do now. After he graduated, he worked as an IT computer specialist for the VA and the Department of Defense with Pratt & Whitney where he performed 25 years of service in the U.S government. 

Eddie married once to Barbie Benson, though they parted ways they had a beautiful daughter named Jessica Marie Benson in 1989.

Memorable characteristics of Eddie:

• He had a voice you could never forget. He loved to talk, tell stories and explain things.
• He enjoyed keeping track of sports, politics, weather, aerospace, and the latest and greatest of technology. 
• He was always working on computers or updating devices. He could tell you all the specs. 
• A few of his favorite teams were the New York Mets, Miami Hurricanes, Dolphins and Miami Heat.  
• Over the years he loved his pit bulls and many pets. 
• He put the pedal to the metal when he drove. 
• He was always praying, helping and very supportive of every one around him.
• Every Thursday he attended bible study.
• & Stayed involved in helping charities and ministries all over. 

Edward was predeceased by: 

• Father:  Joseph Cornelius Benson
• Mother: Mary Ellen Wilkinson Benson
• Brother: William "Billy" Roger Benson
• Sister: Mary Kleisley

• Daughter: Jessica Benson and her partner Faris 
• Sisters: Kathleen, Patricia and Maureen & Their husbands Carlos, Terry, and Greg.
• Brother: Michael 
• Nephew: Carlos '"Arley"
• Nieces: Jessica Fulton & her husband Chris Fulton, Victoria & her husband Rob Weir
• Along with Tara Curtis Palacio 
• The nephew & niece's children: Phillipa Jeanne, Charles Michael, Penelope Rose, Gwendolyn Noelle Fulton. Trent, Kolbie, Braxton and Cooper Palacio. Cal, Laney, Shepard and Shiloh Wier. 
• Along with many more friends and family he loved dearly.

In lieu of any flowers or gifts, the family will be accepting donations here. There will be a military honor service on December 30th, 2022, held at the South Florida National Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend we will have a video recording.  

We encourage all of you to celebrate him in your own way and invite you to share your memories, stories, & photos here.

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