Stevie "Possum" Benton

Stevie “Possum” Benton, 56, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 20, 1964 in San Diego, CA. Stevie was a well-known mechanic at West Madison/Bob’s Used Cars and one of the best cooks around. He always enjoyed an ice-cold beer.
He is preceded in death by his father Roy Benton Jr. and grandparents Roy Sr. & Frances Benton and Floyd & Sarah Walden.
Stevie leaves behind to cherish his memory two children Ryan & Courtney Maddux of Evansville, TN and Breanna Benton and her fiancé Keegan Sullivan of Decatur, AL, mother Marcella Benton, one brother Randy Benton and his wife Barbara, two sisters Lorinda Madden and her husband Mike, and Amanda Benton, nine nieces and nephews Beth, Nick, Autumn, Tia, Nash, Ashley, Jack, Michaela and Kinsley, several great nieces and great nephews, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening, October 12, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S White Street in Athens.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that any donations in his memory be made to assist them with the funeral expenses.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Stevie and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.