Melton Wrean Bensonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 10, 1937 the son of the late Henry Richard and Annie Alma Benson.Mr. Benson lived all his life in the Walnut Grove Community and was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting. He departed this life on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the age of 75 years, 1 month.He is survived by a sister, Lou Thelma Benson Miller of South Bend, Indiana; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Elton D. Benson, Turner Benson, and Mondel Benson.