EDEN, NC - Mr. Timothy Gregory Benton, age 65, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his residence.

Public viewing will begin on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025 from the McLaurin-Harris Memorial Chapel, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. Pastor William Hairston, eulogist.

Military honors performed by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow.

All other times, the family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Mildred Benton, 608 E. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

On Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, Mr. Timothy Gregory Benton made his transition into life-eternal suddenly. Our beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend was born February 20, 1960 in Rockingham County, North Carolina to Mildred Hooper-Benton and the late Lorenzo Forrest Benton. He was baptized by Reverend P.J. Woods at a very early age at Rocky Ridge Missionary Baptist Church of Reidsville, NC. At this church, he served in the junior choir and various other youth organizations.

As a resident of Rockingham County, North Carolina for the majority of his life, he attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Reidsville Senior High School, Class of 1979. Upon graduating high school, he went on to serve in the US Army 4th Infantry Division Artillery from 1979-1984. Decorated with the Army service ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Driver's Badge.

Gregory was a retiree of Gildan of Eden, NC where he was employed for 20 years. His hobbies included DJing, tending to his car, cooking, fishing, and visiting with family and friends. He also marveled at playing chess. A skill he passed onto his son Jermaine along with the skill of bowling in which he passed on to both of his children. He was a proud, supportive and loving father, and "Papa Greg". Indeed, our beloved Gregory was a generous individual who would give you the shirt off his back. He was a protective individual over his family.

Survivors include children, Gregory Jermaine Benton (Hayley) and Tiffiney Benton, Charlotte, NC; mother, Mildred Hooper Benton (Gene); siblings, Sharon Benton Bell and Yolanda "Tina" Benton Carthen (Keith) Hillard, Ohio; grandchildren, Hunter Lorenzo Benton and Alina Caroline Benton; uncles/aunts, Thomas Hooper (Barbara), Lorenzo Hooper and Marie Hooper Slade (Theron); nieces, Hyllary Bell and Brittany Carthen; nephew, Brandon Carthen; great-nephew, Roen Carthen; special friend, Jacinta Faye Brown; a host of relatives and friends.

Service by McLaurin-Harris