Tony Dale Benham Sr.

Tony Dale Benham Sr., 63, of Manila, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Son of the late Mackey Joe and Shirley Ford Benham, he was born in Conway and was a lifelong Manila resident. Tony was a farmer, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and the small things in life, but most of all he loved his family. Tony had a heart of gold. There was never a negative word spoken from his mouth and he had a passion for helping others. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. If you were blessed to have known him, you loved him. He never met a stranger; there are simply not enough words to describe how amazing he truly was. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Melissa Benham and Linda K. Vancely; a son, Eugene Floyd Vancely “Homer”; three brothers, Bobby, Kenneth and Donald Benham; and his wife Lisa Benham.

Survivors include five sons, Tony Dale Benham Jr. (Tiffany) of Manila, Anthony Benham of the home, Charles and Leeland Benham of Walnut Ridge, Travis Benham (Pam), and Mikey Benham of Blytheville; two daughters, Jennifer Anderson (Charlie) of Beech Grove, Ind., and Sylvia Haskins (William) of Manila; four brothers, Glen, Chuckie, Freddie and Jerry; five sisters, Rosie, Lisa, Dorothy, Pat and Betty. Tony also leaves 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com.