June 16, 1959 - August 27, 2023
A celebration of life service for David Wayne Benson, 64 of Enid, will be 6:00 PM Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Immediately following the service a get together will be held at Pheasant Run Golf Course.
David was born June 16, 1959 in Ponca City to Arthur B. and Mildred Mae (Josefy) Benson and passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023 in Enid.
David grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Copperhill High School in Tennessee. After the family moved to Louisiana, he worked for Dow Chemical and then for a survey crew in south Louisiana where he was the head snake killer. In the early 1980’s he moved to Enid. He began working for Estes Chemical in 1990 where he met his lifelong Enid family, the Pralles and he began his part time farming career. David also worked for Albright Steel and attended Vo-tech where his love for small engine repair began. He owned and operated Dave’s Small Engine repair where he was known as being one of the best engine repairman. His favorite saying was “it’s already broke, what’s the worst that could happen?” David loved fishing, playing golf, OU football, and farming, but most of all he lived to hunt, especially deer hunting. He was known for his famous deer jerky which he gave to all his friends and family at Christmas. David was known for his loyalty, dependability, and work ethic.
David is survived by his brother Mike and wife Teresa Benson of Ponca City and his nephew Brian Benson. His extended family Jon and Jodeana Pralle, Jared and Amy Pralle and their children Jensen “Bub” and Karstyn, Jennifer Pralle, Janelle Pralle, Nichole Sweeten and her children J’son Hough and Olivia Creel, and his beloved dog Roy.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Mildred. David will be dearly missed.
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