Mr. Andrew Edward Benton

July 18, 1939 - January 16, 2020

Andrew Edward Benton passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness. Andrew was born on July 18, 1939 to Walter Benton and Kathleen (Bemis) Benton. Andrew was the youngest of six children and came from a long line of Bon Secour fishermen. He ran his own Shrimp boat for many years, eventually with the help of his two sons, Joseph and Michael. Andrew married the love of his life, Ruby Nelson when she was 15 and he was 19. They had three children, Joseph, Michael and Janet. Andrew retired from shrimping and worked for many years at Bon Secour Fisheries and the Tin Top Restaurant, opening oysters and giving smiles, singing karaoke every chance he had. He loved his grandchildren and great granddchildren, always proud of all their accomplishments. Andrew is survived by one sister, Maybel; children Joseph, Michael and Janet; daughter in laws Janet (Lulu) and Deborah, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.