Benson Rashaud Hill, Sr.

Benson -- The Beginning Benson Rashaud Hill, Sr. was born September 13, 1980 in Orlando, Florida to parents, Jesse Allen Hill and Rose Mary Blackshear. Benson -- The Growing Phase Benson attended Orange County Public Schools, graduating from Evans High School. He was a gifted an talented artist and was known for sketching and creating artwork for various tattoos and different scenic locations. He was also well known for his tall stature, and broad shoulders during his time working as security personnel at various clubs and events. Benson -- A New Beginning Benson had a passion for playing pool, reading, and watching anime. He loved Marvel and DC comics, and it was always shown with his various tee shirts that he wore daily. He attended numerous car shows, and comic-con conventions. You would always know Benson was approaching as he loved to play and jam to his Jamiroquai. Benson loved to cook. He was taught culinary skills by his mother at an early age. He later developed a love for Barbequing, and could be seen every weekend grilling his leg quarters, ribs, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Benson was family oriented and loved spending quality time with his family eating, being at the beach and playing cards. His greatest joy was being a dedicated, loving, and proud father to his boys. He enjoyed nature walks, going to the movies, playing different fighting games daily, as well as collecting comics with his boys. Benson -- The Final Chapter Benson was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jessie Jamup Hill and Matherlen Hill; grandmothers: Cleather Hill and Viola Blackshear; special uncle, Neil Blackshear; and godson, John Paul Felix. Left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy are his loving and devoted wife, Josephine Hill of Orlando, Florida; sons: Benson R. Hill, Jr. of Orlando, Florida and Amir Hill of Orlando, Florida; parents: Jessie Allen Hill of Orlando, Florida and Rose Mary Blackshear of Orlando, Florida; siblings: Lisa Sampson (Woodrow) of Conyers, Georgia, Crystal Perry (Patrick) of Hinesville, Georgia, Stacee Massey (Lynzee) of Jacksonville, Florida, Lawrence Hill of Orlando, Florida, and Juan Felix (Yanik) of Ocoee, Florida; mother in-law, Ferra G. Slaughter; brothers-inlaw: Dr. Ronald Slaughter (Kyla) and Melvin Howard, Jr.; sisters-in law: Yvonne Singleton (Kenneth) and Melodey Howard; special nephews: Xavier Sampson, Christopher Perry, Cameron Perry, Tarence Brown, Jr., Tahaj Brown, Jayden Longoria and Elray K. Mixon; special nieces: Alexandria Sampson, Paris Perry, Tahjanae Brown, Lyric Hill, and Alivia Brown; special cousins: Kevin Loveless, Kevin Blackshear, and Brian Blackshear; goddaughters: Jayda Sky Felix, Madison Felix, and Yanick Star Felix; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Benson will also be missed by KJ and Chanel, his beloved Chihuahuas.

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Benson Rashaud Hill, Sr.

September 13, 1980 - November 30, 2021