Arnold Patterson Benton, Jr., “Bud”, was born on September 11, 1941, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the second of eight children born to Martha and Arnold P. Benton, Sr.
Bud graduated from Technical High School, known as “Tech” and began his career at Rubin Iron Works, where he met Dorothy “Jean” Smith. He was drafted in January 1964 to the United States Army where he served two years. Bud returned to Rubin Iron Works in Jacksonville, FL and married Jean on May 6, 1966. He then began a 19-year career at the Jacksonville Shipyards as a machinist. Bud then worked several years at St. Regis Paper Mill before starting his own business, Benton Iron Works.
Bud enjoyed being outside, including hunting and fishing. He and Jean were married 56 years before she was called to eternal rest in 2022. Bud leaves to cherish his memory a loving daughter, Janet Teresa Benton, and son Jeffrey Arnold Benton; grandchildren Julie, Jessica, Alexis and Jeffrey, Jr.; brothers, Terry (Lisa) and Norman (Becky); sister Jenifer; many nieces and nephews and a host of beloved friends.
Family will receive friends and family at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, for visitation, and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 4535 Main St. Jacksonville, FL. 32206. The interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangments are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeal Home (904) 353-3649
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