December 5, 1946 ~ April 23, 2026 (age 79)
After a brief illness, Mike Benson passed away in Pensacola, Florida. Mike was born in Santa Monica, California. He attended Auburn High School, where he was the State Champion in several track and field events.
After graduation, he attended Auburn University, was President of the Freshman Engineering Council, and graduated with a BS in engineering. While there, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and a member of Spades and ODK Honorary. He went on to receive a law degree from the University of Alabama and practiced law in Auburn for over twenty-five years. Retiring to his home on the water in Pensacola, he continued to enjoy his love of boating and deep-sea fishing.
Mike was predeceased by his parents, Carl Belmont Benson and Madrid Benson Bailey. He is survived by daughter, Mary Marshall Holdefer, Pensacola; son, Carl Whatley Benson, Birmingham; grandson Benjamin Haynes Holdefer; granddaughter Mary Phelps Holdefer and brother, Stephen Benson (Sophia) of Auburn. A friend to many with a great sense of humor he will be missed by both family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 1:00 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Auburn.
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