William Evans Benton
Feb 9th, 1949 - Sep 17th, 2026- Birth Date: Feb 9, 1949
- Death Date: Sep 17, 2026
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Biography:
William Evans Benton was born in Little Rock on February 9, 1949; he grew up in Fordyce.
Evans was predeceased by his parents, William R. Benton, Jr. and Sarah Kathryn Benton, and his sister Barbara Patty. He is survived by wife Patsy Carter with whom he took many lengthy road trips to the eastern and western US, as well as Canada, granddaughter Nova Massey, and nephews Claibourne Patty III (April) and Jordan Patty (Julie) all of Maryland, and his furry friend Kitty.
He graduated from the University of Colorado and University of Arkansas School of Law. Evans practiced law many years in Little Rock before taking up fly fishing and pool shooting in later years. He was a member of the Arkansas Bar Association.
Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
Condolences(08)
Lucy Gresham Hearnsberger
#8
Sep 22nd, 2026 2:11 pm
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Evans’s passing. He was always a good and kind friend throughout our growing up years in Fordyce. Prayers for his family. Rest in peace, Evans.
Danny Pritchett
#7
Sep 21st, 2026 3:29 am
I am shocked and heartbroken to hear of Evan’s sudden passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by myself and 10+ other members of the “eight Ball Rolling” pool group at Center by the Lake. We have had many a fun time, both ridiculing and encouraging our fellow players for our pretty average play. It is a weekly time we all look forward to.
I saw the obituary reference to his kitten. He never spoke of the kitten, but I treated him twice for infection related to cat bites and scratches. I knew despite my precautions on animal related infections, and our age related drop in immune response was falling on deaf ears, the fact he was willing to deal with the symptoms. He must truly love that cat.
The commonality we shared, and spoke the most of when we were together is our love for Fly Fishing. There was always an elevated mood, excitement, smiling and a gleam in his eye when he shared his recent excursion to the Little Red River. I will miss us, sharing those stories.
Rest in Peace Evans, the Fly Fishing is better in heaven.
Danny Pritchett
I saw the obituary reference to his kitten. He never spoke of the kitten, but I treated him twice for infection related to cat bites and scratches. I knew despite my precautions on animal related infections, and our age related drop in immune response was falling on deaf ears, the fact he was willing to deal with the symptoms. He must truly love that cat.
The commonality we shared, and spoke the most of when we were together is our love for Fly Fishing. There was always an elevated mood, excitement, smiling and a gleam in his eye when he shared his recent excursion to the Little Red River. I will miss us, sharing those stories.
Rest in Peace Evans, the Fly Fishing is better in heaven.
Danny Pritchett
Bill Whitehead
#6
Sep 20th, 2026 9:27 pm
Sad to hear about Evans. A friend since we were kids. Graduated high school together.
Rebecca Kilgore Huff
#5
Sep 20th, 2026 7:16 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Evans’ transition home. We were classmates in Fordyce. The Bentons were wonderful people. I fondly remember our 6th grade graduation that was held at their lovely home. I took piano lessons from Mrs. Benton for several years.
I was able to visit with Evans for a good long while at our 50th anniversary class reunion. He spoke very highly of you, and I’m so glad you found happiness together. It was so good catching up with him after all these years. I was really looking forward to seeing him again next April at our 60th. The Class of 1967 will surely miss him.
I was able to visit with Evans for a good long while at our 50th anniversary class reunion. He spoke very highly of you, and I’m so glad you found happiness together. It was so good catching up with him after all these years. I was really looking forward to seeing him again next April at our 60th. The Class of 1967 will surely miss him.
Kaye McGriff Talley
#4
Sep 19th, 2026 7:19 pm
Patsy, it was such a shock to see Evans’ obituary. We were in school together for 12 years in Fordyce. Evans was so smart and had a good sense of humor. It was good to see him at our 50th reunion in 2017 and I was hoping to see him again next year for the 60th. We had exchanged emails a few months ago about traveling. I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family.
Virgil Reed
#3
Sep 19th, 2026 6:49 pm
Evans and I enjoyed many good times together playing pool at the Maumelle Senior Center.
Brian Emery
#2
Sep 19th, 2026 2:00 pm
Evans was a friend and a member of our Pool Shooting Cub @ The Center on the Lake in Maumelle -
Within our group Evans could always draw us in with his many stories about the encounters that had happened in his life -
He will be missed by his friends @ The Center -
Within our group Evans could always draw us in with his many stories about the encounters that had happened in his life -
He will be missed by his friends @ The Center -
Betsy Burroughs Penix
#1
Sep 19th, 2026 1:28 pm
I’m so sad to read about Evan’s death. He was a valued classmate and friend, and we have many shared memories growing up in Fordyce. My deepest sympathies to his family.