It is with great sadness that the family of Benson James of #280 A Hannah’s Rest, Frederiksted announces his passing on Nov. 9 at the HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in West Palm Beach Florida at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his father, Emanuel Arthurton; brothers: Denzil Arthurton and Dennis Arthurton; and nephew: Addison James Jr.
He is survived by his Mother: Enid Arthurton Son: Rasheem James (FL.) Daughters: Shanta & Indika James; Grandchildren: Rasheem Jr., Donnie, Kasiah, Kai, Cali and Autumn James; Sisters: Dianna Arthurton, Desaree Arthurton, Angela Arthurton (TX), Michelle Williams (GA); Brothers: Elton James, Grenville James, Newton James, Addison James and Dave Arthurton; Sister-in-Laws:, Lili Cox-Arthurton, Deloris James, Lavern James, Denise Arthurton
Additionally, he leaves behind his Aunts: Mary Slack (AN) Vienna Hamilton, Janice Dabrio; Uncles: Bishop Lennard Hamilton, Anthony Vincent, Kenneth Richardson, Nieces: Nickisha Sanders (NY), Shanika James (GA), Niketia James (FL), Brittney James (TX), Ellisha Williams, Shakeelah Williams, Addisha Williams, Nasha Williams, Delisha Arthurton, Dennisha Arthurton, Desiree Arthurton, Delicia Arthurton, Dianna Arthurton, Pommelien Vallentgoed (NL), Reginae James, Sydney and Courtney Spry, Eranto and Dorica Rogers, Adeja Huertas, Alehna Rivera, Shakeema Ible, Sheneba Edwards, Sativa Williams, Nephews: Nasheem Williams, Shakeel Williams, Jared Richards, Javon James, Elton James Jr., Dave Arthurton Jr., Dennis Arthurton Jr., Demanuel Arthurton, Shamoy James, Ajani James, King James, Shakeem James; Cousins: Lydia Pont, Lydia Hamilton, Ray Hamilton, Heather Hansen, Terry Rogers, Carlene Cenac, Agustina Lafont, Bridget Frederick, Florine Audain-Hassell, Sandra Audain, Karen Dennery, Wendy Audain, Jeffrey Nisbett, Rayborne Nisbett, Troy Nisbett, Olivia Morgan, Anthony Audain, Shenece Morgan, Ziggy Morgan, Mwanga Audain, Rosalyn Arthurton, Lisa Marsha, Carmen Dabrio, Mary Fergus, Celia Cruz, Arlene Coggins-John,; Great Nieces and Nephews: Daniel Stevens, Kaylee and Kaylynn Browne, Symani, Synaii, Symian, and Sydney Stoute, Cherish Abraham, Christopher and Syn Roberts, Maribel Arthurton, Messiah, Malachi, and Myka Whiteside, Adonai and Asai Williams, Ryniah Williams, Shelae and Shakeel D. Williams, Emari Hernandez, Jade James, Adonya James, Jonathan Wheeler, Nathaniel Sanders, Natalie Sanders, Aileen, Leah, Indi Blu, Ivie Alay-Ray Arthurton.
Special family and friends: Pastor Jeffrey Canton and members of Foundation Ministry, the Audain family, the Nisbett family, Gertrude Jarvis, Clive Williams, Luis, Rasta man, Judith Forth-White, Susan Thompson, Tina Samuel, Michelle Freeman, Rochella Samuel, Kim James and Family, Josephine, Jewel, Jasmine, Joseph, Jeffston and Vincent Jr. Hendrickson. Other relatives and loved ones too numerous to mention.
If we have overlooked anyone, we sincerely apologize.
The Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 at Frederiksted Assembly of God Church located at 144/145C Estate Campo Rico, Frederiksted St. Croix. Tributes will commence at 10 a.m. following funeral service at 11 a.m. Repass at the American Legion Hall located in Frederiksted.
