Nicholas (Nick) Woodward Benson

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Biography: Nicholas (Nick) Woodward Benson, age 18, of Little Rock died Thursday, May 1, 2008. He was born January 14, 1990, a day that brought great joy to his parents, Chris and Debbie Benson and his big sister and brother, Katie and Matt all of Little Rock. He is also survived by his adored niece, Maryn, and special family member, Eric Asbury. His loving grandparents, Guy and Joan Benson reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nick was a member of a large, loving extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins who are too numerous to name. Animals were Nick’s passion which was evident in his love and care for his two cats, Buster and Rocky and three parakeets, Clare, Timmy, and Snowball. Nick would have graduated with his Class of 2008 at Central High School. He recently received a scholarship based on his winning essay in the 2008 Jerome Heil Essay Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Little Rock. He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and was active in the youth group at Highland Valley Methodist Church. Nick loved spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. The word that described him the best is compassionate and his parents always commented on what a great heart he had. He is and will be deeply missed. There will be a Youth Vigil held at Allsop Park on Sunday afternoon, May 4, at 2 pm. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Street, Little Rock, officiated by Reverend s Vic Nixon and Lynn Lindsey. Arrangements are under the direction of Reubel Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www.reubelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210 or the Friends of the Zoo (FOZ), 1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Condolences(50)

RIley Rognrud

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Nickeroo,
U of A isn't the same without you. Coming home to LIttle Rock isn't the same either. I miss you every day and pray for you all the time. You are one of my first thoughts of the day and one of the last thoughts of my night before I sleep. You were one of the best friends I ever had and showed me that i was beautiful. I will always love you and you are in my heart forever. Keep watching over me. See you in our "talks" and in my dreams, handsome!
Love always,
Roo

Martha, Alan & Kyle Thompson

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie and Chris,
We think about you guys and Nick every day. We are so sorry. Kyle and Nick were such good friends from preschool on and even though they grew apart after we moved from Little Rock, he was very special to all of us. It is so hard to understand why this would happen and we cannot imagine how you can cope, but just know that we think about you often and wish that there was something that we could do. We cherish the friendship that Kyle and Nick shared and we are better for having known him. Our thoughts will be with you always. Martha, Alan and Kyle Thompson

Kent Douglas

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie, Chris, Katie, & Matt:
My heart is heavy with the news of your loss. My family and I grieve with you.

Dana Gray

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love
Dana (Rebecca's mom)

Rachel Kluender

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. I know Nick was deeply loved.

Jim Nolan

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Benson family,I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I only know Chris and just looking at the picture of Nick and reading about his accomplishments, I feel that he was as fine a person as his dad is. May God grant you strength and peace in the days to come. I will keep you all and Nick in my prayers.

Jim Nolan
Clancy, Montana

Rebecca

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I didnt know your son but I know if he was anything like you he was loved. Let god be your strength during these times. Love you Rebecca

Patrick Williams

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I send out my thoughts and prayers to the Benson family. Hang in there Matt. No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper.

Pam Hoover Johnson

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie,
I was heartbroken to learn of the loss of your son. My prayer for you is that God will wrap His loving arms around you and your family and give you strength and peace. Losing a loved one makes heaven feel more like home, and I have a feeling that darling face will be the first one you see when you get there.
Art Hill, my co-worker from the post office, sends his condolences.

Chuck and Debby Paynter

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

The Bensons,
Debbie,
Our heart's and prayers are with your family.

Sharing your sorrow,
Chuck and Debby

Trey Doan

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Nick was a good cousin and a good friend. He was like a brother to me and many others, and he will be dearly missed.

Gay Johnson

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris & Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gay Johnson

Kay Canerdy

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris & Family

Our deepest sympathy goes out to each and every member of your family.

Time is short use it wisely, good luck to you.

Sincerely
Kay Canerdy

Cris & Bill Slikker

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Katie, your folks, and Matt:
Our deepest sympathy to you - we cannot imagine why God would take Nick at this time. However, we do know that He is very close beside you, as are all your friends. Please surround yourself with those you love the best and let them comfort and care for you. Our prayers are that God will guide you to a place of peace.
Your friends from Mann, Central, and PHUMC, the Slikkers

Lenora Murray

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sincere condolences at your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Jack Scovoronski

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris,

My heart goes out to you and your family.

David Nevala

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peace.

Jennifer Carter

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I am not there with you, you have been in my prayers since I heard. Nick appears to have been a very special guy who will be missed by many.

Denise Bloomfield

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and Family,

May the Lord comfort and keep you during your time of loss. He will not forsake you or ever leave you especially now.

Sonia Bates-Stratton

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie,
My heart is just in pieces for you and your
family, I am so sorry to hear about Nick's
passing. God grant you the strength to deal
with this tragedy; let his love take over and
hold your family close. You know I love you
dearly, you are dear friend. My family and I
will hold you and yours close in prayer.

Trica Frazier

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris, my heart aches for you and for your family and extended families and all who knew your son. I wish you all peace in your hearts and that you all will give strength to each other.

Katie Cercy

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris, Debbie and Matt -

You are forever in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie and Maryn -

I love you both very much and hope you know that I will always be here for you. We have crossed each others path to help one another through the hard times in our lives. You have been a rock for me, now let me be yours. I love and miss you.

Eric -

Continue to be the loving father and friend that you are. My thoughts are with you!

Your Friend,
Katie Cercy

Sheila Temple

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diana Brenske

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Clint & Lara Maple & Family

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sharing your sorrow and sending wishes for comfort and peace.

Brandon "Big Beeze" Mckeever

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What it be like up there Nick B , ay this here ya Big Beeze hollerin at ya
I miss the everything about you, it's hard to be without ya
But I know you watchin, peepin down on how I'm livin
Ay, tell Jesus I said thanks for the blessings he sendin
Please ask him to forgive me for the sins I commit
Just let him know I'm still young and at risk

Sue Munnerlyn (Harris)

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and Family;

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karlon Krazy K Mcgruder

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

BRO IT WAS A BLESSING TO HAVE KNOWN A PERSON LIKE YOU....MAN I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY! GOD MADE IT WERE WE HAD A CHANCE TO MEET AND I THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ADVICE AND WORDS WE EXCHANGED.U WAS THERE FOR ME AND I WAS THERE FOR YOU AND I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT ME TO GRADUATE AND CONTINUE TO MAKE MUSIC...AND IM GOING TO GIVE MY ALL TO DOING DAT... R.I.L NICK B LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER AND I C U WHEN I GET THERE BUT UNTIL THEN.......HOLD IT DOWN FOR KRAZY K :)

Brandon McKeever

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Nick, this ya boy Big B, its messed up that you had to leave the world. But I know that your in a better place, and now that your with God, you have nothing else to worry about. Nick you were like a brother to me, you were a very good friend and no matter what I was going through you found a way to make the problem better, but now that your gone its hard to hold my head up, but I know that your watching over me. I have one last favor to ask you and that's: If it gets crowed in heaven save me a spot.

Nick you were my best friend, we played ball together in the third grade and we were cool ever since, but just to let you know, you were are truly missed.

Love Ya Boy Brandon "Big Beeze" McKeever.

John Houser

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I extend my deepest sympathy to Debbie and her family during this most sorrowful time.

Sharon Shealey

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Your pain must hurt like something no one should ever have to experience. My deepest sympathy for your family.

Becky Rheinhardt

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and Family - You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God carry you through this most difficult time.

Zina Underwood

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Chris & Debbie

I am very sorry for your loss I belive the birth or death of a child is very life changing. In birth God hands them to us and in death we hand them back to God.
I would have loved to have known him being an animal lover my self, but I know he will have his hands full in heaven taking care of all Gods animals.

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marla Barrett Bracey

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and Debbie, and family.

Please know that you are all in my prayers during this heart breaking time. Know that family and friends in Blytheville are lifting you up.

Evan Brown

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts are with you, your family, and friends of your son.

Marcia Woods Chaney

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie, we were saddened to hear of your loss and we pray that God's comfort and care will surround you and your family at this time.

Rita Newman

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Nick's family. My daughter Markie thought the world of Nick. He had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful soul. I know he is living in the glorious light of God's pure love. I pray God's peace and comfort will surround Nick's family at this saddest of times in their lives.

Suzanne Ware

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this painfully hard and difficult time.
May God continue to hold you close and never leave you.

Susan Moore

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so painfully sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers; my heart goes out to all of you.

Jean Noble

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Shelley Harper

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

deborah wright

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our hearts are broken. Our love and prayers to you all.....

casey jones

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear nick,
im sorry that this happend to you and i wish i could have been more of a freind to you. i know that you are in a better place now and everyone here will miss you very much. but one day we all will see you agine and we will be happy agine. well i will see you one day in heave but till then take care and watch over us.
love,
casey

LaTrecia Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I would like to express my condolences to the entire family, especially Katie, Maryn, and Eric. You will continuously be in my prayers.

Trust in the Lord, He will give you peace.

In Christ,

LaTrecia

Polly Hardcastle

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Debbie and Chris,
My heart is filled with sadness at the loss of Nick. I can not imagine the pain you fill now, but I wanted to let you know that my loving thoughts are with you. You are in my prayers.
Love, Polly

Sheila Schwedic Davis

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with you.

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Carol Davidson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am a friend of Kelly Hight's, and I just heard of Nick's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Melissa Coggins

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.