David W Benge's Obituary
David W. Benge, 88, Colonel, U.S. Army retired, of Memphis was called up by a host of loved ones on April 3. He was born in Laurel County Kentucky to Eliza and Theo Benge and lived in Memphis his adult life.While in the military he served in the 10th Special Forces Group; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center; 77th Airborne Regimental Combat Team.He leaves two daughters, Vicki Wadlington (David) of Memphis, Bonnie Benge (Larry Workman) of Tallahassee, FL, and two nieces, Brennan Wadlington of New York, NY, and Eliza Wadlington, Chicago, IL.Family would like to acknowledge the loving care and kindess provded by Mary Martin and the other special staff of Kirby Pines Manor and Odysseey Hospice.“Let there be no moaning at (sic) the bar when I put out to sea.” Memorials may be sent to Odyssey Healthcare (Hospice).
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