Dwane Benson

Norman Dwane Benson, 85, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1936 in Pisgah, WV, a son of the late Henry and Georgia Benson. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice Benson; two daughters Nina Benson and Martha Runco; one son Kerry Benson and wife Joyce; three granddaughters Danika, Shauna and Abby Runco. He is also survived by one brother Warren Benson (Bonnie) and three sisters Joyce Champion (Ron), June Kay Carroll and Betty Jane Riggleman and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Wilbert Benson and Carl Clyde "Joe" Benson and one sister Carol Sue Thomas. Dwane was a talented, hardworking and valued employee who took great pride in his work. He graduated from Kingwood High School in 1955. He served in the US Navy from 1958-63. His ship was stationed in the Bremerton, WA shipyard where he met and married the love of his life, Alice Jensen. He later returned to West Virginia with his young family and worked for the Boilermakers Local - #667 as a welder for 30 years until he retired. Dwane and Alice enjoyed traveling and visiting numerous state parks throughout the United States. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and respected him due to his witty, sweet and compassionate demeanor. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic no public services will be held.