Benton Addison Scotten

Benton Addison Scotten, 87, of Siler City died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mr. Scotten was born in Moore County on August 21, 1925 the son of Clester Roster and Lora (Davis) Scotten. He was a World War II veteran of the Marine Corps, where he served in the battle of Iwo Jima and the occupation of Japan. He retired from J. P. Stevens as a truck driver after 29 years of service. Benton attended the Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife: Ada Mae (Watson) Scotten; two sons: John B. Scotten of Siler City, NC, Marty Scotten and wife, Debbie of Staley, NC; one sister: Nellie Gray McMahon of Siler City; grandchildren, Cassadi Walden and husband, Brett of Siler City, NC, Thomas and Lauren Scotten of Staley, NC. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. The family will be at the family home, 1001 Lake Drive, Siler City. Memorials may be made to Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US 64 W, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.