BENSON, Ray
Source: Covington Friend Wednesday, July 30, 1975
Mellott—Services and burial were in California for Ray Benson, about 85, husband of a former Mellott resident.
Benson died Monday, July 21, 1975 in the Menlo Park (Calif.) Hospital where he was taken following a heart attack at his home.
In 1917, he married Daisy Mellott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mellott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mellott, the family for whom the town of Mellott was named.
She survives along with two adopted daughters, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith Mellott McKnight of Newtown; and a brother-in-law, Guy Mellott of Mellott.
Benson was a retired school teacher, having taught for many years in the San Francisco area. They have lived in California for over 50 years. – thanks to S