Thomas Benson

Thomas (Tom) Willard Benson, 69, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2016 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 3, 1946, a son of the late Helen Koehler (Hillenbrand) and Willard Benson. Tom was united in marriage to Hope Emma Stefano in 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband and friend. Tom served our country in the United States Army and worked in the book and music business. He was a member of the Men's Golf League in Horseshoe Bend. Tom is survived by his wife, Hope and one brother James Koehler and wife Tracey of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Helen Benson.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 beginning at 11:00 AM at Doty Family Funeral and Memorial Service Chapel, 903 Third Street, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas with Bro. Tom Doty officiating.

Memorials may be sent to Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals, PO Box 31, Franklin, Arkansas 72536.

Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral and Memorial Service of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.