- Date Of Death: August 21, 2016
- State: New Mexico
Duane Addison Benton, age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He is survived by his brother, Richard and wife, Marcella Benton; sons, Jay and Jerry, and wife, Connie; grandsons, Gilbert and wife, Darlyn, Joseph and fiancé, Victoria, and Joshua Benton; great-grandchildren, Gilbert, Faye, Darius, Aubrey, and Cooper; brother-in-law, Julian Yerbich; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Benton; and sister, Darlene Long.
Duane graduated from Highland High School in 1951. He served four years in the Marine Corps and earned the rank of Sergeant, and received the Korean Service Medal. Duane attended New Mexico State for two years. He worked several jobs before he was hired at Sandia Base, where he later retired. Duane traveled to Canada, Spain, and Hawaii after his retirement. He enjoyed biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and just being outdoors.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016, 10:00am, FRENCH – University
Sunset Memorial Park
