Gil Benson Obituary (1950 - 2022)

Gil Benson, 71, of Macon, IL passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. A service to honor and celebrate Gil's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Gil will be laid to rest in South Macon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to South Macon Fire Department. Gil was born on October 7, 1950 in Decatur, IL, the son of James Gilbert "Gib" Benson II and Jessica M. "Jessie" (Perdue) Benson. He was a graduate of Macon High School where he played football and was a proud Ironman. Gil retired in 2005 as the water sanitary superintendent for the City of Macon. He also was a volunteer fireman and EMT for South Macon Fire Department, previously serving as assistant chief. Gil enjoyed working, hunting, riding his Harley, making syrup and running his sawmill. Gil was an awesome grandfather and loved serving others. Gil is survived by his wife of 31 years: Pam Windell of Macon, IL; sons: Shannon (Kathy) Benson of Denver, CO and Brandon (Jessica) Windell of Macon, IL; brother: David (Gloria) Benson of Decatur, IL; sisters: Peggy Lou (Skip) Hatch of Moweaqua, IL and Patti Kay (Mark) Brumleve of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Karli Benson and Kaehler of Denver, CO and Lily Windell of Macon, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Danny Benson, half-brother: Dick Benson, sister: Jackie Sue Crickman and his niece: Tammy Davenport.