Olive Branch - Leon H. Benson, 86, died August 13, 2014. He was a retired electrician for Baptist Memorial Hospital, a 32nd degree Mason and a Baptist. Mr. Benson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Benson; daughter, Gloria Bell (Luke) of Jackson, TN; son, Terry Benson (Barbara) of Byhalia, MS; grandchildren, Kevin Benson, Josh Bell and Katie Benson; three great-grandchildren and a brother, Ray Benson (Margaret), of Charleston, MS. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Saturday, August 16 with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forest Hill South Funeral Home.

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