Pascal Ray Benson

Pascal Ray Benson, age 86, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Pascal was a longtime member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Henderson City High School and graduated from the University of Kentucky. He held a Masters Rank I and II from Murray State University and was one of the original inductees of the Henderson County Hall of Fame. He owned Pascal Benson Driving School and taught several students how to drive. He loved dancing with his wife Elaine, especially group and ballroom dancing. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Pascal was an all-around athlete and held several titles. Pascal was preceded in death by his father Pascal Benson, mother Rosie Parks, stepfather Thomas Parks, 4 sisters and 1 brother. Pascal is survived by his wife of 62 years Elaine Benson of Henderson, KY; daughter Jodie Donahue (Eddie) of Harrodsburg, KY; sons Tracy Benson (Dusti) of Robards, KY and Edward Benson (Jennifer) of Henderson, KY; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Pascal’s Life Celebration from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, KY with Father Richard Meredith officiating. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 511 Second St., Henderson, KY, 42420, Henderson County Sports Hall of Fame Treasurer, PO Box 242, Henderson, KY, 42419, Pascal Benson Athletic Scholarship Fund at Field and Main Bank, 1720 Second St., Henderson, KY, 42420, and St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home. Please visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to share memories and words of comfort with Pascal’s family.

Pascal Ray Benson

May 8, 1938 - April 6, 2025