John L. Benton, 82, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to his late parents, Thomas Harlin and Ruth (Williams) Benton. John spent his early childhood in Bardwell, Kentucky, before moving with his family to Eureka, Missouri, where he later graduated from Eureka High School in 1962. John lived a life marked by faith, service, and compassion. He humbly served in …
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