Robert G. "Cat" Benson

Asheville - Robert G. “Cat” Benson, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Horace Benson, Sr. and Nellie Emma Warren Benson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jane Waldroup Benson; son, Robert “Pee Wee” Benson; great-grandson, Alexandar Benson; sisters: Arney Fields, and Betty Moore; and brothers: Horace Benson, Jr. and J.B. Benson.

Mr. Benson retired in 1991 following 30 years of service with the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer, having served in Korea and Vietnam, and formerly employed with Fisher Flooring. He was a longtime member of the VFW Post #891, and Morning Side Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ronn Benson and wife Sarah of Asheville; grandchildren: Ron Benson, II and wife Stephanie of Newport News, VA, Bryan Benson and wife Elise of Stuttgart, Germany, and Penny Sue Benson of Asheville; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Warren, Jacob, and Madelyn; brother, Jack Benson and wife Nora of Asheville; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023, in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Cravette and Tim Warren officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:30 AM till 12:15 PM at the funeral home.

The Benson family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the VA Valor Hospice for their exceptional care and support given to Mr. Benson and his family.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is honored to serve the Benson family.