Thomas “Tommy” Paul Benson Jr., age 57, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born in Nash County on April 09, 1955, he was the son of the late Thomas Paul Benson Sr. and Frances Caroline Jilcott Benson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Elizabeth Benson.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Benson Brogden of Aulander and Mary Ellen Benson of Lakewood CO.

A funeral service was held  Sunday, April 29, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Battleboro Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 or the Battleboro Volunteer Fire Department, 4909 Hathaway St, Battleboro, NC 27809.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.