Bill R. Benson

Bill R. Benson age 77 of Maryville passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church Maryville. He retired from Allied Chemical, the Knoxville News Sentinel and Target in Maryville. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Irene Benson. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Nancy Benson; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Rutherford and Betty Boring; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, First United Methodist Church Maryville, Music Department, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery for the graveside service and interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bill R. Benson please visit our Sympathy Store.