Milton Ray Benton, Jr., 71, of 433 Hanover Place in Ridgeway, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 6th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with military rites to be performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home.

Mr. Benton was born September 5, 1946 in Leaksville, NC, to the late Milton Ray Benton, Sr. and Rozella Ayers Benton.  He was a graduate of Morehead High School Class of 1964 and attended Rockingham Community College for one year.  Milton was a retired US Army veteran and he served during Desert Storm.  After retiring from the military he worked for various companies to include Fieldcrest Mills, Glass Dynamics and Lowe's Hardware Store.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Briggs Benton of the home;  three daughters, Alicia Mills, Nikki Benton (Stephen Hollandsworth), and Sabrina Myers;  five grandchildren, Sara Mills, Audrey Mills, Ava Mills, Kaitlyn Myers and Urijah Hollandsworth;  brother, Sammy Benton and wife, Debbie;  and nephews, Lee Benton and wife, Christy and Elliot Benton and wife, Christie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Benton. 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com