Mark William Benton Sr., age 68, of Harriman passed away Saturday, October 10, 2025 at his home. He was born November 29, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico but live most of his life in Tennessee. Mark was of the Baptist faith.  He owned & operated Mark’s Tobacco Shop in Clinton for approximately 9 years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved fishing. Preceded in death by his parents, Horace & Elnora Benton; sister, Carolyn Redmon.

SURVIVORS

Sons

Christopher Miles Benton & wife, Sandy of Powell

Mark William Benton Jr., of Harriman

Brother

Dan Benton of North Carolina

Sisters

Mary Creson & husband, Ted of Harriman

Cheryl Benton of Illinois

Grandchildren

Reese Benton of Oliver Springs

Mark Benton III of Clinton

Special friend

Mike Stevens of Kingston

Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends

Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced as soon as the information becomes available. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all the arrangements.