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Thomas Alan Benson

In Loving Memory

Thomas Alan “T.A.” Benson

Date of BirthAugust 19, 1960
Passed Away OnDecember 1, 2012
At Age52 years
Resident ofChina, TX
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“T.A.” Thomas Alan Benson, 52, of China, died Saturday, December 1, 2012. He was born on August 19, 1960, to Shirley Bruce Benson and Tommy Benson. He was a member of Pipefitter Local Union #195. T.A. loved cooking outside on his grill and hunting.

He is survived by his daughter, Tara Cook and her husband, Derek, of Nome; son, Brett Benson of Sour Lake; fiancée, Lori Berg of Tucson, Arizona; parents, Shirley and Tommy Benson; brothers, Blane Benson and Craig Benson, both of China; and a host of numerous friends.

A gathering of T.A.’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

December 4, 2012

5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Cremation

Broussard’s Crematorium

5150 Stivers Drive

Beaumont, TX 77705

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Condolences (70)

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Rik "Hink" Hinckley rutland, VT December 9, 2012
I never worked with better. Met T.A. on the road in new york last year. There are two things I think about when I think of Beaumont Texas- one is Johnny Winter, the other is Thomas T.A. Benson, second to none. We talked about everything, plumbing side by each, his love for his kids, his love of texas. Never been in better company He was a legend with a heart as big as the state he came from...God bless all who knew, worked with or loved him. RIP brother...Peace..Rik "Hink" Hinckley...LU 693 VERMONT
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Russell and Mary Ann Tucker Silsbee, TX December 9, 2012
Tommy, Shirley, Blane and Craig: We are so sorry to hear of T A's passing. He was a great friend to us and many. Lots of memories from the old pipefitter days and being friends back then. We know your heart must be aching but God is there today and in the hard days ahead. Send love to you all!

Mary Ann and Russell
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kw wilson threerivers, TX December 9, 2012
so sad to lose a friend so young happy trails friend.