Clarence "Rat" Benson

of Kerrville, TX

April 3, 1934 - March 31, 2024


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Clarence ''Rat'' Benson, 89, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away March 31, 2024 in Kerrville. He was born April 3, 1934 in Comfort, Texas to Bennie and Mamie Benson. He married Ruby Harrison in Austin, Texas.

Clarence went to school in Comfort and at Doyle in Kerrville. He worked in maintenance for the Kerrville State Hospital and retired after 33 years.

He was preceded in death by wife, Ruby; daughter, Gwendolyn Jackson; sons, Nathan ''Nate'' Benson and Augusta ''Gus'' Benson.

Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Benson Skeins; grandchildren, Jermaine Rodriguez, Coty Watson, Trina Rodriguez, Monique Jackson, Christopher Rodriguez, Tierra Adams, Mendell and Marcell Jackson; 22 great-grandchildren; and very special daughter-in-law, Sylvie Rodriguez.

A private family burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

The family would like to thank Dr. Lisa Kott, Alamo Hospice, Josie, Larry and a very special thanks to Clarissa and Juanita.

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5 Condolence(s)
Joseph & Marsha Jasper
Kerrville, TX
Monday, April 15, 2024

Our condolences ๐Ÿ™ to your family.

Daniel L Jackson
Orlando, FL
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Mr Clarence Rat Benson and the Benson Family.
Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Benson family. Mr. Clarence Benson was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously. Clarence will be missed be not forgotten.
From The Jacksonโ€™s in Orlando Florida Daniel, Monique, Marcel, Mendell, Kiante, Kamari, and Kymani Jackson.

Robert Lockaby
Kerrville,
Thursday, April 4, 2024

So sorry for your loss. We are friends with Tierra and I expect that you had a lot to do with her special personality and smile.

Hercilia Seale
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Mr. Benson was a great man. I had the pleasure of knowing him and hanging out with him some years back. Always had a great sense of humor and some good stories to try of the old days here in Kerrville. About the cost of things and pay back in the days. He even let me borrow his truck a couple of times, that was his treasure, always very well kept. I heard he had the nicest vehicles back in the days. I will miss his big smile ๐Ÿ˜Š. That all his children have as well. My Condolences to the Benson family ๐Ÿ™ my prayers are with you โค๏ธ

Susan Rodriguez
Kerrville,
Thursday, April 4, 2024

A great man I had the pleasure of sharing good stories with, at you rest peacefully in Heaven, what a Blessing to be with most high God I will miss your kind heart, and Smile. Sincere Condolences & Sympathy to the Benson family.
Susan Rodriguez & Family ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿซถ