Keith Curtis Benton

July 18, 1942 - February 9, 2020

Keith Curtis Benton, age 77, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Conway Medical Center with his family by his side. Keith was born in Rockford, Illinois a son of the late Oliver and Mary Keith Benton. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Benton was kind, loving and would do anything for you. He was a good man, generous, hard-working, and loved to fish. He enjoyed wood working and restoring old cars. He loved his family and was a member of Mason Lodge #65. Mr. Benton was predeceased by his sisters, Dixie Cline and Mary Brimble; and his loyal companion, his dog Nikki. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Bea of Conway; two daughters, Becky Benton Brummett and Beth Benton both of Conway; three grandchildren, Carter, Benton, and Morgan; one brother, Jim Benton; one step-brother, Fred Thurston, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his family and many, many friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2020, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John Holmes officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 5010 Old Reaves Ferry Road, Conway, SC 29526 or St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org.