Richard “Rick” Glenn Benton

Richard “Rick” Glenn Benton, 66, of Clarendon, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Private family graveside services will be held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Rick was born on November 17, 1956, in Lynwood, CA, to Benjamin Carl and Jo Anne (Sibley) Benton. Rick grew up in Clarendon and briefly lived in Amarillo where he graduated from Amarillo High School. Rick was a licensed electrician and a true jack of all trades. He also did carpentry, stucco, and anything else in construction. He was always fixing or building something in his spare time.

Although Rick moved around throughout his life, Clarendon was always his home. He spent several years in Canyon while caring for his mother. Rick also loved his faithful companions, his dogs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjiman Benton and Jo Anne (Sibley) Benton Brown; stepfather, Frank L. Brown, Jr.; and aunt, Wanda Root.

He is survived by his uncle, Harold Root of Canyon; step-brother, Timothy Frank Brown and wife Paula of Pampa; cousins, Dan Root and wife Natalie of Canyon, and Gena Richardson and husband Jerry of Canyon; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local church of one’s choice.