John Benish

John "Jackie" Benish, 82, a resident of Farmington, passed away March 10, 2014, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1931, in San Diego, Calif., the son of John and Florence Lloyd Benish. John served in the United States Army and was stationed in Baumholder, Germany, with the 142nd Field Artillery. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Benish; and one granddaughter, Abby Lynn Benish. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Benish; six children, Darrell Benish of Fayetteville, Linda Morgan, also of Fayetteville, Keith Benish, David Benish and Roger Benish, all of Farmington, and Glenn McCleister of Las Vegas, Nev.; 15 grandchildren; and many loving great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, March 13, 2014, 10 a.m. at Farmington Baptist Church, with Preston Beeks officiating. In lieu of flowers, family ask that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Ark. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.